When in contact with hydrochloric acid, which mineral gives off bubbles of carbon dioxide gas?
A)quartz
B)halite
C)calcite
D)fluorite

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Calcite is a mineral composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), which reacts with hydrochloric acid (HCl) to produce carbon dioxide (CO2) gas bubbles. Quartz, halite, and fluorite do not have a chemical reaction with HCl to produce bubbles.

When in Contact with Hydrochloric Acid, Which Mineral Gives Off