33 Science -- Some Gases

Describe the different methods to test the carbon dioxide.

Describe the different methods to test the carbon dioxide.

The different methods to test the carbon dioxide are:
        - Putting the burning matchstick into the jar containing CO2. If it extinguishes.
        - When CO2 is passed through lime water, it turns milky white due to the formation of insoluble CaCo3. When CO2 is passed in lime water for long time, the milky color disappears due to the formation of soluble Ca(HCO3)2.
        - CO2 turns blue litmus paper to red because it is acidic in nature.

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