Question

“To pour water on calcium oxide. “Witch is another way to classify this reaction ? Explain.

Answer 1

CAO + H20. ----------> CA(OH)2

Answer 2

ANSWER :-

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.