Chapter 8, Problem 8.83QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Equation for the reaction where carbon dioxide and calcium hydroxide reacts to give a milky white solution has to be written. The way in which this reaction illustrates that $C{O}_2$ is an acidic oxide has to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Chemical equation is the representation of a chemical reaction, in which the reactants and products of the reaction are represented on left and right side of an arrow respectively by using their respective chemical formulas.

Oxide is the compound formed when oxygen reacts with another element.

Most of the oxides formed with nonmetals are acidic. Acidic oxide on reacting with strong base produces water and a salt.