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Why does the gas evolved extinguish a burning candle?
The carbon dioxide gas evolved during the reaction does not support combustion, which causes the candle to be extinguished.
Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction described.
2HCl + CaCO3 -> CaCl2 + CO2 + H2O
What gas is evolved during the reaction?
Carbon dioxide
Quiz: "Chemical Reactions with Metal Compounds" Test your knowledge of chemical reactions by balancing equations. Learn how metal compound A reacts with hydrochloric acid to produce calcium chloride and a gas that extinguishes a burning candle.
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