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Question
When carbon dioxide is passed through lime water, it turns milky due to the formation of ______.
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Solution
When carbon dioxide is passed through limewater, it turns milky due to the formation of calcium carbonate (CaCO3)
Explanation:
Calcium carbonate is formed when carbon dioxide reacts with the calcium hydroxide in lime water, causing it to have a milky appearance.
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