4. The solubility of inorganic compounds (as indicated by the magnitude of their Ksp values) is important geologically. For example, the formation and dissolution of limestone (CACO,) caves is due to the solubility of CaCO3 (limestone) in water and in water containing dissolved CO2- CaCO;(s) + H¿O(e) + CO2(g) <=> Ca"(aq) + 2 HCO, (aq) Use Le Châtelier's Principle to explain how the presence of a large number of tourists might affect the natural geologic processes within a damp or wet cave. (Please treat <=> as an equilibrium arrow. Excel does not have that symbol.)

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4. The solubility of inorganic compounds (as indicated by the magnitude of their Kgp values) is important geologically. For example, the formation
and dissolution of limestone (CaCO3) caves is due to the solubility of CaCO; (limestone) in water and in water containing dissolved CO2-
CaCO3(s) + H20(e) + CO2(g) <=> Ca²*(aq) + 2 HCO, (aq)
Use Le Châtelier's Principle to explain how the presence of a large number of tourists might affect the natural geologic processes within a damp or
wet cave.
(Please treat <=> as an equilibrium arrow. Excel does not have that symbol.)
Transcribed Image Text:4. The solubility of inorganic compounds (as indicated by the magnitude of their Kgp values) is important geologically. For example, the formation and dissolution of limestone (CaCO3) caves is due to the solubility of CaCO; (limestone) in water and in water containing dissolved CO2- CaCO3(s) + H20(e) + CO2(g) <=> Ca²*(aq) + 2 HCO, (aq) Use Le Châtelier's Principle to explain how the presence of a large number of tourists might affect the natural geologic processes within a damp or wet cave. (Please treat <=> as an equilibrium arrow. Excel does not have that symbol.)
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