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Version 3.1 by Alexandru Pentilescu on 2024/05/18 16:17

Chemical reaction which happens when adding vinegar to limestone

Using vinegar is a common method to remove limestone from equipment or tools that are usually submerged in tap water. The chemical reaction that happens when this happens is the following.

CaCO3 (the limestone) + 2CH3COOH (the vinegar) → Ca(CH3COO)2 (calcium acetate) + H2O (water) + CO2 (carbon dioxide)