NEET BIOLOGY

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

BREATHING AND RESPIRATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Milky colour of lime solution is due to mixing of which gas-
A
Calcium carbonate
B
Carbon di oxide
C
Oxygen
D
Nitrogen
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When carbon dioxide gas is passed through lime water, it turns milky due to the formation of calcium carbonate. Lime water has Calcium Hydroxide in it. When you add Carbon Dioxide to it, a white colour Calcium Carbonate is formed, which gives a milky colour to the Lime Water.

Detailed explanation-2: -Calcium carbonate obtained is white and insoluble in water, hence it makes limewater appear milky.

Detailed explanation-3: -Why only carbon dioxide gas turns lime water milky?

Detailed explanation-4: -Carbon dioxide turns lime water milky.

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