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Identify the reactant and write the balanced equation for the following:

Nitric acid reacts with compound Q to give a salt Ca(NO3)2, water and carbon dioxide.

Acids Bases Salts

ICSE Sp 2025

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Answer

The compound 'Q' in this reaction is calcium carbonate or calcium bicarbonate.

When nitric acid reacts with calcium carbonate, it produces calcium nitrate, water and carbon dioxide.

CaCO3 + 2HNO3 ⟶ Ca(NO3)2 + H2O + CO2

OR

Ca(HCO3)2 + 2HNO3 ⟶ Ca(NO3)2 + 2H2O + CO2

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