Class 10 - Carbon Dioxide Gas Preparation Simulation

Based on CDC Practical Science Curriculum • Dynamic Laboratory Apparatus

Controls & Procedures

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Assemble Apparatus

Click here to position Woulfe's bottle, thistle funnel, and delivery tube properly.

2

Add Calcium Carbonate

Add marble chips (CaCO₃) inside Woulfe's bottle.

3

Add Hydrochloric Acid

Pour dilute hydrochloric acid through the thistle funnel to submerge marble chips.

4

Observe Gas Evolution

Observe bubbles rising and carbon dioxide gas (CO₂) filling up the gas jar.

5

Perform Confirmatory Tests

Test CO₂ properties using a burning splint or bubble it into clear limewater.

Reaction Chemical Equation

CaCO₃ + 2HCl CaCl₂ + H₂O + CO₂↑
Calcium Carbonate Hydrochloric Acid Carbon Dioxide

Safety Precautions

  • Keep Thistle funnel dipped into liquid to avoid gas leakage.
  • Handle dilute Hydrochloric Acid with care.
  • Wear protective goggles and gloves inside virtual lab.

Virtual Laboratory Table

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CaCO₃ HCl Dil. HCl Woulfe's Bottle Thistle Funnel Delivery Tube Gas Jar (CO₂)
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Why This Reaction Occurs?

When dilute Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) is added to Calcium Carbonate (CaCO₃) marble chips, a double displacement reaction followed by a decomposition reaction occurs. Unstable carbonic acid (H₂CO₃) instantly decomposes into liquid water (H₂O) and gaseous Carbon Dioxide (CO₂). Since CO₂ is heavier than air, it displaces air upward inside the collection gas jar.

Real-Life Applications of Carbon Dioxide

🚒 Fire Extinguishers

CO₂ displaces oxygen, instantly blanketing and suffocating fires.

🥤 Carbonated Drinks

Dissolved under pressure to create fizzy, refreshing carbonation.