Chemistry
Explain the following :
A white crust forms on the surface of lime water that has been exposed to the atmosphere.
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Answer
Carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere turns lime water milky due to the formation of white ppt. of calcium carbonate.
CO2 + Ca(OH)2 ā¶ CaCO3ā + H2O
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