Question

Ques. What happens when water is added to solid calcium oxide taken in a container? Write a chemical formula for the same.​

Answer 1

Answer:

CaO(s) + H20(l) ------> Ca(OH)2

Calcium Hydroxide, also called Slaked lime, is produced.

It is a type of combination reaction as two components are getting combined to form a single product.

Also, Heat is released during this reaction, thus, it's an exothermic reaction.