Chemistry Class 10

Why does limewater turn milky when CO₂ is passed?

What forms the white color?

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uniboardhub
4 months ago

CO₂ reacts with Ca(OH)₂ to form insoluble CaCO₃:Ca(OH)₂ + CO₂ → CaCO₃ + H₂O. The precipitate looks milky.

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