Question

what happens when acid reacts with metal carbonates ??​

Answer 1

Answer:

When carbonate reacts with acid , it forms corresponding salt, CO2 & H2O. Sodium carbonate ( Metal carbonate) reacts with hydrochloric acid, it forms sodium chloride salt , carbon dioxide & water. ... If the salt formed is water-soluble, the colourless solution turns to the colour of the metal ion(aq).

Answer 2

Answer:

Acid + Metal Carbonate gives Metal cation whose counter ion would be that of the acid anion + H2O + CO2.

Explanation:

Okay let's take an example

Na2CO3 + HCL -----> NaCl + H2O + CO2

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