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A solution reacts with crushed egg-shells to give a gas that turns lime-water milky. The solution contains ______.

Options

  • NaCl

  • HCl

  • LiCl

  • KCl

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Solution

A solution reacts with crushed egg-shells to give a gas that turns lime-water milky. The solution contains HCl.

Explanation:

Egg-shells contain calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate reacts with HCl to give out CO2 gas, which turns lime water milky.

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Chapter 2: Acids, Bases and Salts - Exercises [Page 34]

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Chapter 2 Acids, Bases and Salts
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