What happens chemically when quicklime is added to water? Give chemical equation of the reaction.

What happens chemically when quicklime is added to water? Give chemica

1.	What happens chemically when quicklime is added to water? Give chemical equation of the reaction.
Answer» Thanks ? When calcium oxide(quicklime) is added to water, Calcium hydroxide(slaked lime) is formedChemical equation for the same is--CaO(s) + H2O(l) ------>Ca(OH)2 (aq) {combination reaction} Calcium hydroxide is used for white washing and reacts with carbon dioxide to form calcium carbonate and water.