.4. A metal compound A reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to produce

1.	.4. A metal compound A reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to produce effervescence. The gasevolved extinguishes a burning candle. Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction ifone of the compounds formed is calcium chloride.
Answer» Metal compound A is CaCO3 Gas evolved is CO2 Balanced equation: CaCO3(s) + 2HCl(aq) → CaCl2(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)

.4. A metal compound A reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to produce effervescence. The gasevolved extinguishes a burning candle. Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction ifone of the compounds formed is calcium chloride.

Answer»

Metal compound A is CaCO3

Gas evolved is CO2

Balanced equation:

CaCO3(s) + 2HCl(aq) → CaCl2(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)