Which Carbonate Mineral Reacts Readily with Cool, Dilute Hydrochloric Acid

question 130

Multiple Choice

Which carbonate mineral reacts readily with cool, dilute hydrochloric acid to produce visible bubbles of carbon dioxide gas?

• A)calcite
• B)quartz
• C)dolomite
• D)plagioclase

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