Write equations for the dissolution of the calcium carbonate buildup in a toilet bowl by each of the following toilet bowl cleaners. a. hydrochloric acid b. sodium bisulfate c. citric acid $\left(\mathrm{HC}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{7} \mathrm{O}_{7}\right)$
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Hydrochloric acid (HCl) reacts with calcium carbonate (CaCO3) to form calcium chloride (CaCl2), carbon dioxide (CO2), and water (H2O). HCl + CaCO3 → CaCl2 + CO2 + H2O b. Sodium bisulfate (NaHSO4) reacts with calcium carbonate (CaCO3) to form calcium bisulfate Show more…
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