What happens when calcium oxide reacts with water
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CaO + H2O ---> CaOH (calcium hydroxide , base)
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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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