Question

a vessel containing quicklime becomes warm when water is added to it. why? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Quick Lime is basically (Calcium Oxide) Quick lime is having strong affinity with water. When quick lime added to the water heat is generated ( Exothermic reaction) and gets converted to Calcium Hydroxide

Explanation:

Quick Lime is basically (Calcium Oxide) Quick lime is having strong affinity with water. When quick lime added to the water heat is generated ( Exothermic reaction) and gets converted to Calcium Hydroxide

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Answer 2

Answer:

When Calcium oxide i.e. quick lime is added to water filled in a bucket, it reacts vigorously with water to produce slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) releasing a large amount of heat.