Question

1. what mineral fizzes when it comes in contact with hydrochloric acid? a. quartz b. gypsum c. calcite d. fluorite

Explanation:

Calcite is a carbonate mineral that reacts with hydrochloric acid to produce carbon - dioxide gas, which causes the fizzing. Quartz, gypsum, and fluorite do not have this reaction with hydrochloric acid.

Answer:

C. calcite