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A sample of temporary hard water can be prepared in the laboratory by?

Chemistry
JAMB 1991

A sample of temporary hard water can be prepared in the laboratory by?

  • A. disolving calcium chloride in distilled water
  • B. saturating lime water with carbon (IV) oxide
  • C. saturating distilled water with calcium hydroxide
  • D. dissolving sodium hydrogen trioxocarbonate (IV) in some distilled water
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

A sample of temporary hard water can be prepared in the laboratory by saturating lime water with carbon (IV) oxide. This means passing CO\(_2\) in excess through lime water, Ca(OH)\(_2\) to first obtain CaCO\(_3\), which later changes to soluble calcium hydrogentrioxocarbonate (IV) by passing more CO\(_2\) which imparts temporary hardness to water. 

      Ca(OH)\(_2\)  +  CO\(_2\)  →  CaCO\(_3\) + H\(_2\)O

      CaCO\(_3\) + CO\(_2\) + H\(_2\)O →  Ca(HCO\(_3\))\(_2\)


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