A substance Z, 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 Z and also write the chemical reactions involved.
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The substance Z is Ca which is present in our bones and is also used in cement industries. The reaction involved here is,
CaO+H₂O⇒Ca(OH)₂
Since all hydroxides are bases, Ca(OH)₂ can turn red litmus blue.
That's the answer!
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The substance Z is Ca which is present in our bones and is also used in cement industries. The reaction involved here is,
CaO+H₂O⇒Ca(OH)₂
Since all hydroxides are bases, Ca(OH)₂ can turn red litmus blue.
That's the answer!
Hope it helps :)
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