Answer to Question #183536 in General Chemistry for Abby

Question

3. Liming is one way to help renew an acidified lake. Liming involves adding crushed limestone (calcium carbonate) to water

a. Write the balance equation for the reaction that happens between limestone(calcium carbonate) and sulfuric acid

b. What harm could result from liming

c. Explain how the above situation relates to antacids that humans use for heartburn and indigestion 

Answer 1

$CaCO_3 + H_2SO_4 = CaSO_4 + CO_2 + H_2O.$

Increased cloudiness or turbidity and reduced water clarity resulting from suspension of limestone particles in the water column,

Antacids help to treat heartburn (indigestion). They work by neutralizing the stomach acid that causes heartburn. You can buy many antacids without a prescription. Liquid forms work faster, but you may like tablets because they are easy to use.