Question

a substance X which is an oxide of a group 2 element is used intensively in the cement industry .on treatment with water it forms a solution which turns red litmus to blue . identify X and also write chemical equation involved​

Answer 1

As it turns Red litmus blue it is a base,

XO + H20

this substance is Calcium

CaO + H20 = Ca(OH)2

[quicklime] [ slaked lime]

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Answer 2

THE ELEMENT'X' IS CALCIUM

AS, CALCIUM BELONGS TO THE GROUP '2' AND PERIOD '4'

⭕ON TREATMENT WITH WATER:

⚫Ca + H2O------>(CaOH)2

⭕(CaOH)2 is commonly known as CALCIUM HYDROXIDE!!

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