Why does lime water turn milky when CO2 gas is passed through it?
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Explanation:
Lime water is a saturated solution of calcium hydroxide(Ca(OH2). When carbon dioxide is passed through it , a precipitate of calcium carbonate (CaCO3)of white colour is formed.
Ca(OH)2 (aq) + CO2 (g) —> CaCO3 (Ppt) + H2O
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Lime water turn milky when CO₂ gas is passed through it.
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- When carbon dioxide is added to the limewater, the forms calcium carbonate.
- Carbon dioxide turns milky and forms calcium carbonate.
- Calcium Carbonate is insoluble in water.
- The equation of the given reaction is:
Ca(OH)₂ + CO₂ ⇌ CaCO₃ (+) + H₂ O
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