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Are all metal carbonates and metal hydrogencarbonates basic in nature? Explain
Are all metal carbonates and metal hydrogencarbonates basic in nature? Explain
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Yes, metal carbonates and metal hydrogen carbonates are basic in nature.They react with acids as follows:
acid + metal carbonate → a salt + water + carbon dioxide
acid + metal hydrogen carbonate→ a salt + water + carbon dioxide
.They turn red litmus to blue
Yes, metal carbonates and metal hydrogen carbonates are basic in nature.They react with acids as follows:
acid + metal carbonate → a salt + water + carbon dioxide
acid + metal hydrogen carbonate→ a salt + water + carbon dioxide
.They turn red litmus to blue
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