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22 August, 03:07

What happens chemically when quick lime is added to water?

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  1. 22 August, 03:18
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    CaO + H20 = > Ca (OH) 2

    Explanation:

    quick lime ia a oxyde and when it reacts with water it gives hydroxide
  2. 22 August, 03:24
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    It converts to calcium hydroxide.

    Explanation:

    It forms calcium hydroxide.

    The balanced equation is:

    CaO + H2O - --> Ca (OH) ^2.

    Calcium hydroxide is an alkali and is also known as slaked lime.

    It is quite corrosive and a lot of heat is released during the above reaction.
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