BeCO₃ (s) + 2 HNO₃ (aq) → Be(NO₃)₂ (aq) + H₂O (l) + CO₂ (g)
Here's a breakdown of the reaction:
* BeCO₃ (s): Beryllium carbonate is a solid.
* HNO₃ (aq): Nitric acid is an aqueous solution (dissolved in water).
* Be(NO₃)₂ (aq): Beryllium nitrate is formed as an aqueous solution.
* H₂O (l): Water is produced as a liquid.
* CO₂ (g): Carbon dioxide gas is released.
This reaction is a classic example of a double displacement reaction and a neutralization reaction. The beryllium carbonate and nitric acid exchange ions, leading to the formation of beryllium nitrate and carbonic acid (H₂CO₃). Carbonic acid is unstable and quickly decomposes into water and carbon dioxide gas.
