Which statement is correct for acids?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: They can produce carbon dioxide from metal carbonates
Acids react with metal carbonates to form a salt, water, and carbon dioxide: acid + carbonate → salt + H₂O + CO₂. This reaction makes option A correct. Acids generally turn blue litmus red, so option B reverses the indicator change. In aqueous solution acids produce ions, especially hydrogen or hydronium ions, which rejects option C. They do not produce oxygen with all metals, so D is also false.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
They can produce carbon dioxide from metal carbonates
Why is this the correct answer?
Acids react with metal carbonates to form a salt, water, and carbon dioxide: acid + carbonate → salt + H₂O + CO₂. This reaction makes option A correct. Acids generally turn blue litmus red, so option B reverses the indicator change. In aqueous solution acids produce ions, especially hydrogen or hydronium ions, which rejects option C. They do not produce oxygen with all metals, so D is also false.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: Chemical Substances – Nature and Behaviour. Topic: Acids, Bases, and Salts.
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