Common Ion Effect With Lead Iodide
Precipitates and Complexes of Copper (II)
Precipitates and Complexes of Nickel (II)
Precipitates and Complexes of Silver (I)
Precipitating Silver With Chromate and Chloride Ions
Cadmium Sulfide Precipitates as a Function of H+ Concentration
Precipitates and Complexes of Iron (III)
Precipitating Sodium Chloride From Its Solution
Precipitations of Lead Chloride From a Saturated Solution
Reaction Between Carbon Dioxide and Limewater
Silver Chloride Dissolves in Excess Chloride Ion
Reaction Between Carbon Dioxide and Limewater
Description: Carbon dioxide gas bubbling through limewater produces a precipitate. Sources of carbon dioxide include exhaled breath, Alka seltzer® tablets, or dry ice. The precipitate will redissolve if the concentration of carbon dioxide is high enough.
Source: Shakhashiri, B.Z. Chemical Demonstrations: A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry
Year: 1983 Vol: 1 Page: 329
Keywords: Carbon dioxide, Precipitates, Equilibrium, Limewater, Solubility
Rating: 
Hazard: Some
- Acute oral toxicity hazard
- Inhalation hazard
- Skin corrosion hazard
- Serious eye damage
Effectiveness: Average
- Results are observable with guidance
- Mild effects are seen by audience
- Good reliability
- Time to results is medium
- Primary effects are observed
Difficulty: Medium
- Some concerted or timed manipulations
- Procedures with some intermediate steps to results
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Gloves required
- Avoid inhalation or ingestion
- Absorbent materials on hand
- Perform in a well-ventilated area
Class: Aqueous Equilibrium and Precipitation Reactions
Division: General
The demonstration Reaction Between Carbon Dioxide and Limewater may be found under Main Group Elements- Reaction Between Carbon Dioxide and Limewater.
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