Reactions of CaCO3

• Calcium carbonate dissolves in acid rain

CaCO3(s) + H+(aq) Ca2+ (aq) + HCO3- (aq)

• Calcium carbonate reacts with SO2 to form gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O) which is also water soluble.

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