In this reaction which substance is oxidised and which substance is reduced ?
Solution:
This reaction is an acid-base reaction [Neutralization].
HCl is acid and CaCO3 is a basic salt of Ca(OH)2 (strong base) and H2CO3 (weak acid)
2 H+Cl- + Ca2+CO32- Ca2+ 2Cl- + H2O + CO2
(Salt)
This reaction is an acid-base reaction [Neutralization].
HCl is acid and CaCO3 is a basic salt of Ca(OH)2 (strong base) and H2CO3 (weak acid)
2 H+Cl- + Ca2+CO32- Ca2+ 2Cl- + H2O + CO2
(Salt)