Experiment 4.7: Dissolution of Marble in Hydrochloric Acid
Pieces of marble are thrown into hydro-chloric acid.
A strong effervescence can be observed.
Calcium carbonate is dissolved by hydrochloric acid, thereby forming gaseous carbon dioxide:
The combined reactants have a higher chemical potential than the combined products, i.e. the reaction takes place spontaneously.
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