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A substance 'A' which is an oxide of a group 2 element is used intensively in the cement industry. This element is present in bones also. On treatment with water it forms a solution which turns red litmus blue. Identify 'A' and also write the chemical reaction involved.

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Answered by s1201ashwini18595
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Answer:1 Answer. The element is Calcium and the substance X is Calcium Oxide (Cao). Calcium oxide is used extensively in the cement industry and Calcium is present in our bones in the form of Calcium Phosphate. Calcium oxide dissolves in water to form a basic solution which turns red litmus blue

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Answered by vishakashinde
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The element is Calcium and the substance X is Calcium Oxide (Cao). Calcium oxide is used extensively in the cement industry and Calcium is present in our bones in the form of Calcium Phosphate. Calcium oxide dissolves in water to form a basic solution which turns red litmus blue.

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