Question

is carbon dioxide is acidic in nature​

Answer 1

Answer:

If CO2 is reacted with water, It forms H2CO3 which is carbonic acid. That is why, CO2 is acidic. Every non-metal oxide is acidic in nature.

Answer 2

Answer- Let's take some form of Carbon.

Method:

1) Take graphite which is a form of carbon.

2) Burn it in the presence of oxygen.

3) Collect the carbon dioxide so formed in a test tube.

4) Add carbon dioxide to water.

5) Take a red and blue litmus paper and try testing them.

Observations:

1) When graphite (C) is burned, carbon dioxide is released.

2) On adding CO₂ in water, Carbonic Acid (H₂CO₃) is formed.

3) On testing H₂CO₃ with blue litmus paper, blue litmus turns into red. This shows its acidic nature.

4) On testing H₂CO₃ with red litmus paper, no change is seen.

Conclusion:

CO₂ is acidic in nature.

In general, oxides of non-metals are acidic in nature.

Equations:

1) C + O₂ → CO₂

2) CO₂ + H₂O → H₂CO₃