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Geology When a geologist adds a few drops of HCl to a rock, gas bubbles form. What might the geologist conclude about the nature of the gas and the rock?
Interpretation:
The nature of gas and rock is to be determined when a few drops of
Concept introduction:
The gas which comes out with brisk effervescence is carbon dioxide gas.
Answer to Problem 58A
Gas is carbon dioxide and rock is calcium carbonate.
Explanation of Solution
When
The bubbles are produced due to the reaction of calcium carbonate with
Thus, gas bubbles is carbon dioxide and rock is made of calcium carbonate.
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