What will happen If bone is dipped in HCl?????
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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.
Afterwards the bone is depleted of calcium but it does not "melt" because there are other minerals that make up the bone such as potassium, vitamins and collagen. Since calcium is the main mineral in the bone, the bone becomes brittle and more susceptible to breakage.
Afterwards the bone is depleted of calcium but it does not "melt" because there are other minerals that make up the bone such as potassium, vitamins and collagen. Since calcium is the main mineral in the bone, the bone becomes brittle and more susceptible to breakage.
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