Question

Limewater turns cloudy or milk when a gas bubbled through it. what is the cause of its cloudiness?​

Answer 1

Lime water is calcium hydroxide with formula

`{ \sf{Ca(OH)_2}}`

when calcium hydroxide reacts with the gas [ carbon dioxide ]

`{ \sf{Ca(OH)_(2(aq)) + CO_(2(g)) → CaCO_(3(s)) + H_2O_((l))}}`

Calcium carbonate is white cloudy precipitate

Answer 2

hi <3

the cloudiness is caused by the production of carbon dioxide

hope this helps :)