Chemistry Help

[dilshan_17]

In the reaction between CaCO3 and HCl does the concentration pf HCl (limiting) affect the volume of CO2 produced

If the concentration of HCl is increased does the volume of CO2 increase?

 

[M@35TR0]

YES. The volume or mass of the products always depends on the amount of limiting reactant used. And I think the higher the concentration of HCL will be, The greater volume of CO2 will be released because higher concentration will give more ions that can react with CACO3 resulting in more CO2.

 

[h_jay]

only if the caco3 is in excess if hcl is in excess then the concentration of caco3 will will determine the amount of co2 produced!

 

[M@35TR0]

only if the caco3 is in excess if hcl is in excess then the concentration of caco3 will will determine the amount of co2 produced!

YEah, like I said. The limiting reactant determines the volume/mass/moles of the products.

 

[dilshan_17]

Thanks alot