To pour water on calcium oxide.which is another way to classify this reaction? explain.
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When water is added to calcium oxide (quicklime), it will be converted to calcium hydroxide (slaked lime) with the liberation of enormous amount of heat.
CaO+H₂O=Ca(OH)²+heat
It is an exothermic reaction.
Calcium hydroxide is an alkali.
CaO+H₂O=Ca(OH)²+heat
It is an exothermic reaction.
Calcium hydroxide is an alkali.
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