Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceAir.1 Mark
Question
What happens when carbon dioxide is passed through lime water? Write the equation for this reaction.
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Answer
When a limited amount of CO2 is passed through lime water, it turns milky due to the formation of insoluble calcium carbonate. Ca(OH)2 + CO2 → CaCO3 + H2O When an excess amount of CO2 is passed through lime water, it first turns milky and the milkyness disappears due to the formation of soluble calcium hydrogen carbonate, Ca(HCO3)2.
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