Solved Here is an intro to the problem: Limestone | Chegg…
Here is an intro to the problem: Limestone stalactites and stalagmites are formed in caves by the following reaction: Ca2+(aq)+2HCO−3(aq)→CaCO3(s)+CO2(g)+H2O(l) If 1 mol of CaCO3 forms at 298 K under 1 atm pressure, the reaction performs 2.46 kJ of P−V work, pushing back the atmosphere as the gaseous CO2 forms.