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= Ca(HCO3)2(aq) → CaCO3(s) + H2O(l) + CO2(aq) = = =

= Ca (HCO3) 2 → CaCO3 + H2O + CO2 = (Calcium Bicarbonate) (Calcium Carbonate) (water) (Carbon Dioxide)

Ca(HCO3)2 is Calcium Bicarbonate which can be found in ions of calcium, carbonate and bicarbonate. It allows the formation of Stalactites when water and CO2 mix to create limestone, to dissolve into calcium carbonate which begins to drop into the formation made in the cave. Calcium Carbonate is CaCO3 a common compound that is found in rocks and shells of marine organisms. It is an ingrediant in limestone that helps create the formation of Stalactites and/or can be used as antacid. H2O is known as water and contains the proprties of one oxygen and two hydrogens that are combined through a chemical bond. It is necessary in the formation of Stalactites because it dissolves the carbon dioxide in limestone. Carbon Dioxide or CO2 is a natural occuring chemical. It mixes with calcium carbonate to create a rich flowing water used to make the Stalactites.


 * What basically happens is that carbon dioxide mixes with water to dissolve calcium carbonate and when it drips, it drips into a Stalactite.*

This shows the steps it takes to create a Stalactite.

The chemical reaction of Stalactite is significant because it holds a key ingredient called Limestone. Limestone is used for the manufacturing of buildings, used as aningredient to create roads, make pigments of white paint, also used to make toothpaste and chemical feedstock (the ingredient for gas and oil). The reaction is needed on a daily basis because it allows us to produce everyday use of the oil and gas. Without the chemical reaction we would not be able to produce the necessary materials needed to have a regular every day lifestyle. (Makayla) Limestone-the cave in which stalactites are formed.

It is important to know about chemical reactions because it tells us about the main thing that is happening in a reaction. A reaction shows us what substances are being used and what substances are being made. It also explains what coefficients are being balanced in the equation. Chemical reactions should be known and used so you don't perform an experiment with different substances than what is required. Chemical reactions are also important in every day life because you need to know if you mix certain chemical, what will be the outcome. (Desiree)

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