What is the equation for this reaction: Carbonate + Sulfuric Acid? CO3−2 and H2SO4

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David Drayer
Jul 30, 2018

# H_2SO_4 + X CO_3 == H_2O + CO_2 + X SO_4 #

Explanation:

The positive ion on the Carbonate is unstated, so it is represented by X.

The Hydrogen ion on the Sulfuric Acid combines with Carbonate to break the Carbonate down into water and Carbon Dioxide.

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