Question

what happens when nitric acid is added to an egg shell

Answer 1

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 reactionhappens when nitric acid is poured over egg shell.

Answer 2

2HNO3 + CaCO3 ------> Ca(NO3)2 + H2O + CO2


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