How do carbonates with an acid and a base. Justify your answer with 2 suitable reason?
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Carbonates are moderately strong bases. Aqueous solutions are basic because the carbonate anion can accept a hydrogen ion from water. CO32− + H2O ⇌ HCO3− + OH− Carbonates react with acids, forming salts of the metal, gaseous carbon dioxide, and water.
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