when dilute hydrochloric acid is placed on the sedimentary rock?
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Most of the geologist, will perform "Acid test " to test the presence of carbonates minerals and carbonate rocks .
Procedure: By placing 5 to 10% dilute HCl acid on rock
Observation:
Bubbles of carbon dioxide gas is produced.
Conclusion: The bubbles signal the presence of carbonate minerals such as calcite, dolomite .
Chemical reaction involved:
CaCO3 + 2HCl ----> CO2 +H2O +CaCl2
Procedure: By placing 5 to 10% dilute HCl acid on rock
Observation:
Bubbles of carbon dioxide gas is produced.
Conclusion: The bubbles signal the presence of carbonate minerals such as calcite, dolomite .
Chemical reaction involved:
CaCO3 + 2HCl ----> CO2 +H2O +CaCl2
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