Question

solid calcium oxide was taken in cotainer water was added slowly state two observations write name and chemical formula of product ? write chemical equation? give any use of it?​

Answer 1

solid calcium oxide reacts with water to form calcium hydroxide-Ca(OH)2 which is otherwise known as Slaked Lime.

USES:

1. mortar
2. plaster
3. cement in building
4. also an important chemical for raising the pH of potable water and wastewater during its treatment.