Karst Cave Chemistry ·
Limestone Dissolution
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Acid
H₂CO₃
Rock
CaCO₃ (calcite)
phase
—
Limestone CaCO₃
CO₂ · H₂CO₃ water
H⁺ (proton)
Ca²⁺ · HCO₃⁻ carried off
Cave void
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