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Question
Class 10ChemistryChemical Reactions and Equations

When carbon dioxide is passed through lime water, it turns milky, why?

Verified Answer

Lime water (calcium hydroxide) combines with carbon dioxide to form a suspension of calcium carbonate which makes lime water milky.

Ca(OH)2 + CO2 → CaCO3 + H2O