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Because when lime water is used to test for the presence of carbon dioxide, it will turn cloudy if the result is positive.

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What gas do you test using lime water?

You can test for carbon dioxide gas using lime water. When carbon dioxide is blown into lime water, it turns cloudy due to the formation of calcium carbonate.


What is the purpose of using lime water during the reaction of the acid sample with the marble chip?

Lime water absorbs the carbon dioxide gas produced during the reaction


Why oxygen cannot be tested by using lime water?

in most cases- sadly yes:(


What is the symbol for lime water?

The symbol for lime water is Ca(OH)2. Lime water is a saturated solution of calcium hydroxide in water.


What is the difference between slaked lime and lime water?

When you slake a lime an leave it for a few months, there will be a layer of water (providing you used a sufficient amount) ontop of the slaked lime putty. this water is limewater and is clear but contains tiny particles in suspension. The putty is what we refer to as slaked lime.


Does lime has calcium content?

yes it is found in lime yes it is found in lime.


Is lime water acidic or alkaline?

Lime water is alkaline.


Is lime water alkaline?

Yes, lime water is alkaline.


How do you make bordeaux mixture?

To make bordeaux mixture, mix together copper sulfate and hydrated lime in water. The typical ratio is 4 parts copper sulfate to 4 parts hydrated lime to 100 parts water. Ensure everything is fully dissolved before using it as a fungicide in the garden.


What happens when lime juice is mixed with water?

lime flavored water.


Is quick lime the same as the lime water?

No. Quicklime is calcium oxide a compound with the formula CaO. Lime water is calcium hydroxide or Ca(OH)2 dissolved in water, producing a very basic solution. Lime, will form lime water if it is dissolved in water though. Dry calcium hydroxide is known as slaked lime.


What is the difference between quick lime and lime water?

Quicklime is calcium oxide (CaO), a white crystalline solid obtained by heating limestone in a kiln. Lime water, on the other hand, refers to a saturated solution of calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) in water. Quicklime is a solid, while lime water is a liquid solution.