Question

Give reason for each of the following i) Quicklime absorb moisture but do not show any changes in the physical state​

Answer 1

Answer:

Calcium oxide reacts with water to form calcium hydroxide, also called slaked lime.

Here are the equations for this reaction:

Calcium oxide + water → calcium hydroxide

CaO+H

2

O→Ca(OH)

2

A lot of heat is produced in the reaction, which may even cause the water to boil.Hence it is a combination reaction as well as exothermic reaction.

Answer 2

Explanation:

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