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Can you prepare one Acidic and one Basic solution by using 1) Calcium oxide and 2) Carbon Dioxide? If yes, write the chemical equation involved.

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Answered by gursharanjali
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If so, write the chemical equation involved. Answer: (a) The phenomena given in question is a chemical change because the composition of product formed is different from the substance taken. The reaction involved is (b) Yes When CaO dissolves in water it forms calcium hydroxide which is basic solution.

Answered by s18557
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1) Calcium oxide is a metal oxide which means it's basic.

So if we add water it turns into Calcium Hydroxide

The equation is CaO(s) + H2O (l) → Ca(OH)2(s)

2) Carbon Dioxide reacts with water to form Carbonic acid

The equation is CO2+H2O→H2CO3

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