write the formula unit equation for the reaction by which calcium carbonate is produced from an acid and a bas

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write the formula unit equation for the reaction by which calcium carbonate is produced from an acid and a bas

what is the sum of the coefficients?

2007-03-29 16:07:26 · 3 answers · asked by trina o 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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HCO3 + Ca(OH)2 -> CaCO3 + 2H2O

2007-03-29 16:13:53 · answer #1 · answered by yuk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

How about Carbonic Acid and Calcium Hydroxide:

H2CO3 + Ca(OH)2 â CaCO3 + 2H2O

2007-03-29 23:22:34 · answer #2 · answered by Philippe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

You need a specific acid and a specific base for this. Try Ca(OH)2 and CO(OH)2 [dissolved CO2 in water].
Then Ca(OH)2 + CO(OH)2 -> CaCO3 + 2H2O.
You can do the rest.

2007-03-29 23:15:42 · answer #3 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋