Using an equation explain what happens to the lime water in a experiment where is a burning candle?
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When a burning candle is placed in a container of lime water, the equation that represents the chemical reaction that occurs is:
Ca(OH)2 (aq) + CO2 (g) -> CaCO3 (s) + H2O (l)
In this reaction, the carbon dioxide gas produced by the burning candle reacts with the calcium hydroxide in the lime water to form calcium carbonate (a white precipitate) and water. This causes the lime water to turn milky or cloudy, indicating the presence of carbon dioxide gas.