A substance X, 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 X and also write the chemical reactions involved.
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X is CaO (Quick Lime/ Burnt Lime)
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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.
CaO+H2O→Ca(OH)2
Calcium oxide dissolves in water to form a basic solution which turns red litmus blue
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