Question

what happens when water is added to the lime

Answer 1

When water is added to quick lime ie Calcium Oxide immediate reaction takes place between them forming Calcium Hydroxide

CaO + H2O =Ca(OH) 2

This is an exothermic reaction

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Answer 2

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= When water is added to quick lime tgen white color substance is formed called calcium hydroxide.

Reaction = CaO + H2O _ Can(OH)2 + heat.

Heat is produced in this reaction. So it is called as exothermic reaction.

As two compounds combine to form single compound so it is also called as combination reaction.


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