Which statement best describes the equation caco3 2hcl → cacl2 co2 h2o? caco3 is a reactant; it is present before the reaction occurs. cacl2 is a reactant; it is present before the reaction occurs. co2 is a reactant because it is most likely a gas. h2o is a reactant because it is most likely a liquid.

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Jaydon Zimmerman

17 June, 19:42

Which statement best describes the equation caco3 2hcl → cacl2 co2 h2o? caco3 is a reactant; it is present before the reaction occurs. cacl2 is a reactant; it is present before the reaction occurs. co2 is a reactant because it is most likely a gas. h2o is a reactant because it is most likely a liquid.

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Zaire Mason · Answer 1

The correct answer among the choices given is the first option. The statement that best describes the reaction given is that calcium chloride or CaCO3 is a reactant. Additionally, hydrochloric acid is a reactant while the compounds on the right side of the reaction are the products.