Question

Write the word equation for the reaction:

Carbon dioxide passed through lime water gives white turbidity due to the formation of calcium carbonate.

Answer 1

• A chemical reaction is represented by a word equation that uses the names of the substances involved.
• Substances present on the left side of the arrow are reactants - Carbon dioxide, and lime water.
• Substances present on the right side of the arrow are products - Calcium carbonate and water.

$\mathrm{Carbon}\mathrm{dioxide}+\mathrm{Lime}\mathrm{water}\to \mathrm{Calcium}\mathrm{carbonate}+\mathrm{Water}$