Which one of the following will NOT produce carbon dioxide on reacting...
Limestone
as both marble and chalk have chemical formula.CaCO3.
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Which one of the following will NOT produce carbon dioxide on reacting...
Understanding the Reactivity with Hydrochloric Acid
When considering which substances react with hydrochloric acid (HCl) to produce carbon dioxide (CO2), it's essential to understand the nature of each option provided.
Quick Lime (Calcium Oxide)
- Quick lime is primarily composed of calcium oxide (CaO).
- When quick lime reacts with hydrochloric acid, the reaction is as follows:
- CaO + 2HCl → CaCl2 + H2O
- This reaction does not produce carbon dioxide; instead, it forms calcium chloride and water.
Limestone, Chalk, and Marble
- All three of these substances are primarily composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO3).
- When these carbonates react with hydrochloric acid, they produce carbon dioxide as follows:
- CaCO3 + 2HCl → CaCl2 + CO2 + H2O
- Therefore, limestone, chalk, and marble will release carbon dioxide gas in this reaction.
Conclusion
- The correct choice is indeed Quick Lime (Option A), as it does not produce carbon dioxide when reacting with an aqueous solution of hydrochloric acid.
- Instead, it yields calcium chloride and water, distinguishing it from limestone, chalk, and marble, which all release CO2 upon reaction with HCl.
This illustrates the differing chemical properties of these compounds when interacting with acids.