Absorption of UV Light by Ozone
Dehydration of Sugar by Sulfuric Acid
Extinguishing a Magnesium Fire
Extinguishing Candles With Carbon Dioxide
Preparation and Properties of Liquid Oxygen
Preparation and Properties of Sulfur Dioxide
Reaction of Potassium Metal With Bromine
Water Softening – Hard And Soft Water With Soap
Colorful Stalagmites: The Silicate Garden
Preparation and Properties of Carbon Dioxide
Preparation and Properties of Oxygen
Reaction Between Carbon Dioxide and Limewater
Will Tissue Hold Water? Interfacial Tension
Reaction Between Carbon Dioxide and Limewater
Description: Carbon dioxide gas bubbling through limewater produces a precipitate. Sources of carbon dioxide include exhaled breath, Alkaseltzer® tablets, or dry ice. The precipitate will re-dissolve 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, Main Group Elements
Division: General
The demonstration Reaction Between Carbon Dioxide and Limewater may be found under Aqueous Equilibrium and Precipitation Reactions- Reaction Between Carbon Dioxide and Limewater.
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