Question

distinguish between calcium sulphite and calcium carbonate using dilute HCL

Answer 1

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# Step-by-step Solution-
First add dil.HCl to both samples

1) If bubbles appear, the sample is CaCO3-
- We can confirm this by adding phenolphthalein indicator to the mixture, CaCO3 will turn it pink

2)1) If bubbles don't appear, the sample is CaSO4-
- We can confirm this by adding BaCl2 to the mixture, CaSO4 will form precipitate BaSO4 that won't dissolve in dil.HCl.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

When flame test is carried, what is observed is that; Calcium nitrate produces orange red flame while potassium nitrate produces pink flame also referred to as lilac flame. The flame colors are different for different metals as different metals produces different colors