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Why does lime water turn milky when CO2 gas is passed through it?

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Answered by akanshavarun04
195

Answer:

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

Answered by vilnius
16

Lime water turn milky when CO₂  gas is passed through it.

Explanation:

  • 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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