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    • Dilute acid placed on a sample of limestone rock in a jar
    Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Published 1 October 2012 Size: 120 KB Referencing Hub media

    When dilute acid is placed on a sample of limestone rock, it fizzes. The calcium carbonate present in the limestone is reacting with the acid to produce carbon dioxide gas.

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      Limestone, a fizzy rock – introduction

      Limestone is an unusual rock in that it fizzes when dilute acid is placed on its surface. It is the presence of calcium carbonate that is responsible for this. The calcium carbonate content of ...

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