Reaction #1973895
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Reaction equation
Nitric acid
calcium carbonate
→
calcium nitrate
Reactants
Reagents
None
Solvents
Conditions
Detailed conditions
See reaction.notes.procedure_details.
Procedure
Nitric acid was added to calcium carbonate in a very slow manner in increments of 5 ml to obtain calcium nitrate and water. The mixture was then thoroughly mixed for 30 minutes for the complete conversion of calcium carbonate to calcium nitrate.