Question

A small amount of quick lime is added to water in a beaker name what will happn

Answer 1

Quick lime is Calcium oxide

Its chemical formula is CaO

When water is added to quick lime ie Calcium Oxide immediate reaction takes place between them forming Calcium Hydroxide

CaO + H2O =Ca(OH) 2

This is an exothermic reaction

Answer 2

Quick lime (CaO) on reacting with water (H2O) forms calcium hydroxide Ca(Oh)2

CaO. +2 H2O. ———— Ca(Oh)2