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Q1. Write a brief note on Carbon Dioxide

a. Carbon dioxide occurs in free state in the atmosphere, and accounts
for 0.03 to 0.04 % of its total volume. It is also found in mines and
caves in the form of minerals, such as limestone, magnesite and
dolomite. Carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere during
respiration by living organisms, combustion of fuels, and
fermentation.
Q2. Explain the preparation of Carbon Dioxide
a. In the laboratory, carbon dioxide is prepared by the action of calcium
carbonate with dilute hydrochloric acid.

CaCO3 + dil 2HCl → CaCl2 + CO2↑ + H2↑

Q3. How do you test Carbon Dioxide

a. The presence of carbon dioxide can be tested by bringing a burning
splinter near the mouth of the cylinder containing carbon dioxide – it
gets extinguished.If carbon dioxide is passed through limewater, it
turns milky white.
Q4. What are the methods of preparation of Carbon dioxide
a. The combustion of carbon or methane produce carbon dioxide
C + O2 → CO2 + Heat
CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O
The decomposition of carbonate salts like calcium carbonate or
magnesium carbonate produces carbon dioxide.When metallic
carbonates or metallic bicarbonates react with sulphuric acid, they
form carbon dioxide.Carbon dioxide is also formed in the process of
fermentation as a by product.
Q5. What are the physical properties Carbon Dioxide
 Colourless and odourless gas with a sour taste.
 Slightly soluble in water.
 Heavier than air.
 Solidifies at -78 C and 70 atmospheres pressure.
 Solid CO2 is called Dry ice
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Q6. What are the chemical properties of carbon dioxide

CO2 Reacts with water to form carbonic acid.

CO2 + H2O → H2CO3

CO2 Reacts with sodium hydroxide to form sodium carbonate. Excess

carbon dioxide produces sodium bicarbonate.
CO2 + 2NaOH → Na2CO3 + H2O
Na2CO3 + H2O + CO2 → 2NaHCO3

CO2 Reacts with calcium hydroxide to form calcium carbonate and water.
Ca(OH)2 + CO2 → CaCO3 + H2O

CO2 Reacts with metals to form metallic oxides.

2Mg + CO2 → 2MgO + C

CO2 Reacts with non-metals to form carbon monoxide.

C + CO2 → 2CO

Q7. What are the uses of Carbon Dioxide

To prepare soft drinks and soda, in fire extinguishers, as a refrigerating
agent, to prepare several chemicals like urea, washing soda and baking
soda, to preserve food.