Question: If you could please help explain the mass balance for this chemical engineering problem. The original equation is Ca(OH) 2 + 2 CO 2 --->

If you could please help explain the mass balance for this chemical engineering problem.

The original equation is

Ca(OH)2 + 2 CO2 ---> Ca2+ + 2HCO3-

It is used in the post treatment of soft water. Need help. Thank you and an explanation is possible.

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