Identify the reactant and write the balanced equation for the following:

Question

Identify the reactant and write the balanced equation for the following: Nitric acid reacts with compound Q to give a salt Calcium nitrate, water and carbon dioxide.

Accepted Answer

Q is Calcium carbonate or Calcium bicarbonate CaCO 3 + 2HNO 3 ⟶ Ca(NO 3 ) 2 + H 2 O + CO 2 or Ca(HCO 3 ) 2 + 2HNO 3 ⟶ Ca(NO 3 ) 2 + 2H 2 O + 2CO 2

Identify the reactant and write the balanced equation for the following:

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