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Q · Acids, Bases and SaltsMedium · 45s
Which gas is released when an acid reacts with a metal carbonate?
TopicAcids, Bases and Salts
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Acids react with carbonates to release CO₂ gas.
Final Answer: Option D — Carbon dioxide