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How does the acidity of water affect the mass of seashells that have been submerged in it overnight?? I need a balanced chemical equation for the calcium carbonate shells reacting with hydrochloride acid

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Answer is: the acidity of water reduce the mass of seashells.

Balanced chemical reaction:
CaCO₃(s) + 2HCl(aq) → CaCl₂(aq) + CO₂(g) + H₂O(l).
Calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) dissolves in hydrochloric acid and gas carbon(IV) oxide is formed.
Calcium carbonate is inorganic salt insoluble in water, but soluble in acidic solutions.



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