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What happens when:
`SO_(2)` is passed through limewater.

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When sulfur dioxide (SO₂) is passed through limewater (which is a solution of calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)₂), a series of chemical reactions occur. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the process: ### Step 1: Understanding the Reactants - **Limewater** is a dilute solution of calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)₂. - **Sulfur dioxide** (SO₂) is a gas that can react with bases. ### Step 2: Initial Reaction - When SO₂ is introduced to limewater, it reacts with calcium hydroxide: ...
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  2. Contrast the action of heat on the following with reason: a. Na(2)C...

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  10. Commerical aluminium always contains some magnesium, name two such all...

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  11. Why is it that the s-block elements never occur free in nature? What a...

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  12. How will you distinguish between: a. Magnesium and strontium b. K(2)...

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  18. Give reasons for the following: a. Anhydrous calcium sulphate (anhyd...

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  19. What happens when: SO(2) is passed through limewater.

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