Question

What happen when nitric acid is added to egg shell

Answer 1

Answer:

Egg shell is made of calcium carbonate. We know that when calcium carbonate reacts with nitric acid, it gives carbon dioxide, calcium nitrate and water. Same reaction happens when nitric acid is poured over egg shell

Answer 2

Answer:

The eggshell is composed of calcium carbonate. When nitric acid is added to eggshell which results in the formation of calcium nitrate and carbon-di-oxide gas. Eggshell + Nitric Acid → Calcium Nitrate + Carbon dioxide + Water.