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Marble and acid: CO₂

Marble (limestone) and acid make a gas. Prove it is carbon dioxide with two tests.

Topic: Rocks and metalsGrade: 9Free

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What you do

  1. Add marble chips to the acid.
  2. Test the gas with a burning splint.
  3. Confirm with the limewater test.

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