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What happens when nitric acid is added to calcium carbonate?

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Answer: When calcium carbonate reacts with nitric acid, it gives carbon dioxide, calcium nitrate and water.

CaCO3(s) + 2HNO3(aq) ⇨ Ca(NO3 )2 (aq) + CO2(g) + H2O (l)


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