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What happens chemically when quicklime is added to water? |
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Answer» When quicklime (calcium oxide- CaO) is added to water, it reacts vigorously with water to produce slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) and releases a large amount of heat. The reaction that takes place is: CaO + H2O → Ca(OH)2 Quick lime Slaked lime The above reaction is an example of combination reaction in which calcium oxide and water combined together to form a single product, calcium hydroxide. |
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