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What will be the colour of the solution in the test tube labelled II at...

Biology
WAEC 1997

What will be the colour of the solution in the test tube labelled II at
the end of the experiment?

  • A. Pink
  • B. Yellow
  • C. Milky
  • D. Reddish white
  • E. Blue-black
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

In the experiment, test tube I contains a 5% sucrose solution with yeast, which ferments to produce carbon dioxide (CO₂) and ethanol. The CO₂ travels into test tube II, containing lime water (calcium hydroxide). The CO₂ reacts with lime water to form insoluble calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), turning the clear solution milky white, as per the reaction Ca(OH)₂ + CO₂ → CaCO₃↓ + H₂O. Thus, the colour of the solution in test tube II changes from clear to milky white at the end.


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