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Question
CBSEENSC10010887

How are metal carbonates formed? Give an example along with the chemical equation of the reaction involved.

Solution

When metal oxides react with carbon dioxide, they produce metal carbonates.
For example:

i) CaO +CO2                     CaCO3

ii) Na2O +CO2                     Na2CO3

Metal carbonate can be prepared form hydroxide.
For example:
i) Ca(OH)2 +CO2                      CaCO3 +H2O