Biology, asked by rishabhjain879, 1 year ago

What happens if bone is dipped in HCL

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Answered by YadavShashi
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HCl is hydrochloric acid, strong acid. Bone is made of minerals, and the most prominent mineral is calcium. When a bone is dropped in HCl medium, the calcium of bone slowly starts dissolve due to the action of strong acid. HCl + Ca -> CaCl2 + H2.

avishiappu: Hydrochloric acid a really strong acid can dissolve bones which is Ca (calcium)
YadavShashi: yes
Answered by Prastuti
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Bone dissolves in HCL due to large number of hydronium ion present in the acid and due to high acidic character.
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