Write an equation for the reaction of carbon dioxide with line water?

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Answer 1 · 2018-05-03T18:44:57

#Ca(OH)_2 + CO_2 rarr CaCO_3 + H_2O#

limewater is another name for calcium hydroxide.

calcium hydroxide has the chemical formula #Ca(OH)_2#.

carbon dioxide has the chemical formula #CO_2#

when calcium hydroxide and carbon dioxide react, calcium carbonate and water are formed.

calcium carbonate has the chemical formula #CaCO_3#, while water has the chemical formula #H_2O#.

therefore, the chemical equation is

#Ca(OH)_2 + CO_2 rarr CaCO_3 + H_2O#

this equation is balanced on either side, and can therefore be used as the chemcal equation showing the reaction of limewater and carbon dioxide.