alleryA salt effervesces with dilute acid and the gas turns limewater milky. Which anion is indicated?
ASulfide
BCarbonate
CSulfate
DChloride
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Carbonate
Carbonates release carbon dioxide with dilute acid; the gas makes limewater milky.
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