what happens when co2 is added through lime water for a short period?

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When carbon dioxide is passed through lime water, it turns milky due to the formation of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), which is insoluble in water. The chemical equation for the reaction is written as follows
Ca(OH)₂ + CO₂ â†’ CaCO₃ + H₂O

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