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Moogie
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Hi
What is the reaction of calcium carbonate and water. I thought it was insoluble but I was looking up some notes from a chemistry practical i did and it says
CaCO3(s) + H2O (l) → Ca(OH)2(s) + CO2(g)
Can someone please explain this reaction for me as I can't find it on the internet.
I'm familiar with the reverse reaction
Ca(OH)2(aq) + CO2(g) → CaCO3(s) + H2O(l)
but I would appreciate an explanation of why this reaction occurs.
Many thanks
What is the reaction of calcium carbonate and water. I thought it was insoluble but I was looking up some notes from a chemistry practical i did and it says
CaCO3(s) + H2O (l) → Ca(OH)2(s) + CO2(g)
Can someone please explain this reaction for me as I can't find it on the internet.
I'm familiar with the reverse reaction
Ca(OH)2(aq) + CO2(g) → CaCO3(s) + H2O(l)
but I would appreciate an explanation of why this reaction occurs.
Many thanks