What happens when an acid reacts with a metal carbonate? Explain with the help of an example. Write chemical equation of the reaction involved.
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An acid reacts with metal carbonate produces respectve metal salt, water, and carbon dioxide gas.
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For example, sodium carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid to produce sodium chloride, water, and carbon dioxide gas.

$2 H C l (a q) + N a_{2} C O_{3} (s) ⟶ 2 N a C l (a q) + H_{2} O (l) + C O_{2} (g)$
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