Net Ionic Equations

AP Chemistry· difficulty 3/5

Solid calcium carbonate is dissolved in dilute hydrochloric acid; CO2 effervesces.

CaCO3(s) + 2 HCl(aq) -> CaCl2(aq) + H2O(l) + CO2(g) Net ionic equation?

The net ionic equation is:

  • A

    CaCO3(s) + 2 H+(aq) -> Ca2+(aq) + H2O(l) + CO2(g)

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  • B

    Cl- + H+ -> HCl

  • C

    H+ + OH- -> H2O

  • D

    Ca2+ + CO3 2- -> CaCO3

Explanation

Spectator Cl- cancels. Insoluble CaCO3 is written as a unit; H+ reacts with carbonate to liberate CO2 and water, with Ca2+ entering solution.

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