Carbon Dioxide
Adding acid to carbonates Carbonates are compounds containing carbon and oxygen. When an acid is added to a carbonate the carbonate starts to fizz. A gas called carbon dioxide is produced. Carbon Dioxide is heavier than air so it stays in the test tube. We can not see it or smell it. Carbon Dioxide
Adding acid to carbonates Calcium Carbonate + Hydrochloric AcidCalcium Chloride+water+Carbon Dioxide CaCO3 + 2HCl CaCl2 + H2O +CO2 The equation must be balanced Carbon Dioxide
Testing for carbon dioxide Proves Gas is Carbon Dioxide Gas Limewater Limewater turns milky/cloudy
Adding acid to carbonates Calcium Hydroxide(limewater)+Carbon Dioxide Calcium Carbonate + water Ca(OH)2 + CO2 CaCO3 + H2O The equation is balanced Gas Proves Gas is Carbon Dioxide Limewater Limewater turns milky/cloudy
Uses of Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers Fizzy Drinks Dry Ice (Stage Effects)