Can Caco3 Dissolve in Water?

Calcium carbonate appears as white, odorless powder or colorless crystals. Practically insoluble in water.

Why is caco3 not soluble in water?

Simply because the electrostatic bonds between the carbonate anion and the calcium ion are too strong to be overcome by solvation by water molecules.

Will caco3 dissolve?

The calcium carbonate will dissolve in the acid producing CO2 gas. It will not dissolve in pure water. The Ksp for calcium carbonate in water is 3.4 x 10-9.

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