Without performing detailed calculations, demonstrate that reaction (21.19) correctly describes the dissolving action of rainwater on limestone

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Without performing detailed calculations, demonstrate that reaction (21.19) correctly describes the dissolving action of rainwater on limestone (for CaCO3, Ksp = 2.8 x 10-9).

Reaction (21.19)

CaCO3(s) + HO(1) + CO(aq)  Ca(HCO3)2(aq) K = 2.6 x 10-5 (21.19)

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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