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(a) Explain the following reaction giving its balanced chemical renctionCalcium oxide is mixed with water |
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Answer» CaO+H2O gives The reaction between calcium oxide (CaO) and water (H2O) to form calcium hydroxide Ca(OH)2 is an exothermic combination reaction. This is because: Calcium oxide reacts with water to form slaked lime Ca(OH)2 which means the oxides of calcium combine with molecules of free molecules of O- and H+ This reaction generates a lot of heat accompanied with hissing sound and thus is stated to be exothermic. |
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