A carbon dioxide filter contains solid calcium oxide. Air is passed through the filter and the reaction shown occurs.
CaO(s)+CO2(g)→CaCO3(s)\text{CaO(s)} + \text{CO}_2\text{(g)} \rightarrow \text{CaCO}_3\text{(s)}CaO(s)+CO2(g)→CaCO3(s)
After use, the dry filter has a greater mass than before.
Explain the increase in mass of the filter.
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