1. Bubble the gas produced through limewater. 2. If the gas is carbon dioxide, the lime water will turn cloudy. 3. The limewater turns cloudy because a calcium carbonate precipitate forms.

Testing For Carbonates Flashcards by Tom Hughes

Explain the test

Bubble the gas produced through limewater.
If the gas is carbon dioxide, the lime water will turn cloudy.
The limewater turns cloudy because a calcium carbonate precipitate forms.

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The reaction equation

Acid + Carbonate = Salt + Water + Carbon Dioxide

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Testing For Carbonates Flashcards

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