Which mineral reacts readily with cool,dilute hydrochloric acid to produce visible bubbles of carbon dioxide gas?
A)calcite
B)quartz
C)gypsum
D)plagioclase

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Calcite is a mineral that reacts readily with cool, dilute hydrochloric acid to produce visible bubbles of carbon dioxide gas, indicating the presence of the carbonate ion. Quartz is not reactive with hydrochloric acid, while gypsum and plagioclase are slightly reactive but do not produce visible bubbles.

Which Mineral Reacts Readily with Cool,dilute Hydrochloric Acid to Produce