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An aqueous solution of calcium hydroxide (lime water) will give a precipitate of calcium carbonate when CO2 is bubbled through.

Ca2+
  +  
2
[OH]
  +  
CO2
  +  
H2O
         
CaCO3
  +  
H2O
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Calcium ion     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Hydroxide ion     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Carbon dioxide     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Water Solvent    Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Calcium carbonate     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Water     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming

Interaction, Reaction, Process defined as:
Ligand Exchange (Inorganic)
Precipitation
Type 7 Lewis Acid/Base Complexation Chemistry

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