Calcium Hydroxide and Carbon Dioxide (Limewater Test)

Ca(OH)2 + CO2 → CaCO3 + H2O

ภาพรวม

Calcium hydroxide solution (limewater) turns milky white when carbon dioxide is bubbled through it, due to the formation of insoluble calcium carbonate particles. This is the classic test for carbon dioxide gas. With excess CO2, the milkiness disappears as soluble calcium bicarbonate forms.

ผู้เข้าร่วม

บทบาท สาร สัมประสิทธิ์ สถานะ
สารตั้งต้น Calcium Hydroxide Ca(OH)₂ 1 (aq)
สารตั้งต้น Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 1 (g)
ผลิตภัณฑ์ Calcium Carbonate CaCO₃ 1 (s)
ผลิตภัณฑ์ Water H₂O 1 (l)

ตัวอย่างในชีวิตประจำวัน

The limewater test is taught in every introductory chemistry course as the standard qualitative test for carbon dioxide gas.

ความสำคัญทางอุตสาหกรรม

This reaction is used in flue gas desulfurization, carbon capture, and in the production of precipitated calcium carbonate for paper and paint industries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Calcium Hydroxide and Carbon Dioxide (Limewater Test)?
The balanced equation is: Ca(OH)₂ + CO₂ → CaCO₃ + H₂O.
What type of reaction is Calcium Hydroxide and Carbon Dioxide (Limewater Test)?
Calcium Hydroxide and Carbon Dioxide (Limewater Test) is a double replacement reaction.
Is Calcium Hydroxide and Carbon Dioxide (Limewater Test) exothermic or endothermic?
Calcium Hydroxide and Carbon Dioxide (Limewater Test) is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -113.0 kJ/mol.