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The chemical fortmula for water is H2O.

The chemical formula for limewater is Ca(OH)2.

Therefore limewater has twice the oxygen, so it has double the oxygen per mol in comparison to water.

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What effect does oxygen do on limewater?

Oxygen does not have a direct effect on limewater. Limewater is a solution of calcium hydroxide, and when exposed to carbon dioxide, it forms calcium carbonate, turning the limewater milky. Oxygen does not directly interact with the limewater in this chemical reaction.


What can you see in limewater if there is oxygen in it?

If there is oxygen in limewater, it would stay clear. Limewater (calcium hydroxide solution) is typically used to detect the presence of carbon dioxide. If carbon dioxide is present, it forms a white precipitate of calcium carbonate, turning the limewater cloudy or milky.


Will oxygen turn limewater chalky?

no,it will not. carbon dioxide ill thurn limewater chalky..:)


Will limewater go cloudy with oxygen?

no..lime water go cloudy only wit CO2 and SO2...


What happens to limewater in presence of oxygen?

Nothing in particular.


What liquid take in oxygen will became chalky?

Limewater


Why is the presence of oxygen determined by passing it through lime water?

It isn't. Bubbling gas through limewater is a test for the presence of carbon dioxide. If the gas contains carbon dioxide, then the clear solution of limewater will turn a cloudy white.


Why does limewater disslove in rainwater?

Limewater IS dissolved in water. Limestone dissolves in water because the mineral calcite it comprises of is soluble. This is why limestone dissolves in water.


What is limewater element or compound?

Limewater is a solution made of Calcium Hydroxide and water. Calcium Hydroxide is found in things like oyster shells and bird eggs. There are many uses including food preparation, creating paint and topical medicines.


Is there more oxygen in shallow water then deep water?

No. There is more oxygen in deeper water.


Why does limewater not taste like limewater?

Because lime water is also a name for saturated calcium hydroxide solution. You may have confused it with water with squeezed lime fruit juice.


How many elements are there in lime water?

Limewater is calcium hydroxide solution. So the elements present are calcium, oxygen and hydrogen. Ca(OH)2 (aq).