What happens chemically when quicklime is added to water
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Cao + H2O →→→→→→→ Ca(OH)2
quick lime --------------> Cao
slaked lime ---------------> Ca(OH)2
water --------------------> H2O
Cao reacts with H2O to produce slaked lime releasing large amount of heat . It is an eg. of combination reaction.
quick lime --------------> Cao
slaked lime ---------------> Ca(OH)2
water --------------------> H2O
Cao reacts with H2O to produce slaked lime releasing large amount of heat . It is an eg. of combination reaction.
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When Calcium oxide i.e. quick lime is added to water filled in a bucket, it reacts vigorously with water to produce slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) releasing a large amount of heat.
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