Question

omposition
6. Assertion: Limestone, chalk and marble react with acids to form salt
,
carbon dioxide and water
Reason: Limestone, chalk and marble are different forms of calcium
carbonate.​

Answer 1

BOTHER ARE TRUE AND REASON IS CORRECT EXPLANATION FOR ASSERTION

Answer 2

From the given question the correct answwer is:

Both assertion and reason are correct .

Explanation :

Limestone, chalk and marble are different forms of calcium carbonate. All metal carbonates and hydrogencarbonates react with acids to give a corresponding salt, carbon dioxide and water. Thus, the reaction can be summarised as – Metal carbonate/Metal hydrogencarbonate + Acid → Salt + Carbon dioxide + Water