how is quick lime prepared? Give equation?
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Calcium oxide or lime is prepared by the process called calcination. Calcium carbonate or Limestone is heated to a temperature between 1250 ⁰C and 1400 ⁰C in Kilns (oven) and it decomposes to quicklime and carbon dioxide.
Compound Name: Calcium oxide.
Formula: CaO
Melting point: 2,572°C (4,661°F)
Boiling point: 2850 C
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