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What is the formula of a carbonate ion?

\ceCO32−\ce{CO3^2-}

What type of acid is used to identify carbonate ions?

Dilute acid

What gas is produced when carbonate ions react with hydrochloric acid?

Carbon dioxide

Which products are formed when \ceCO32−\ce{CO3^2-} reacts with \ceHCl\ce{HCl}?

\ceH2O\ce{H2O}, \ceCO2\ce{CO2}, \ceCl−\ce{Cl-}

What solution is used to test for carbon dioxide?

Lime water

What observation confirms the presence of carbon dioxide?

Lime water turns cloudy

What is the first step in testing for carbonate ions?

Add dilute hydrochloric acid

What does cloudy lime water indicate about the original solution?

Carbonate ions present

What is the chemical formula of lime water?

\ceCa(OH)2\ce{Ca(OH)2}

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