Question

A small amount of quick lime is added to water in a beaker.

(a) Name the define the type of reaction that has taken place.

(b) Write balanced chemical equation for the above reaction . Write the chemical name of product obtained.

(c) State two observation that you will make in the reaction.

Answer 1

a) combination reaction
b) CaO + H20 ----- Ca(OH)2
c) calcium oxide reacts virgously with water to produce slaked lime releasing a large amount of heat