Question

What is the function of quick lime in soda lime mixture?

Answer 1

The function of quick lime in soda lime mixture is to....
1) Absorb moisture present in soda lime
2) Increase the efficiency of soda lime
3) Increase the pH of soda lime
4) Take part in reaction with NaOH

Answer 2

Hey dear,

Let's add options to our question -
(A) Absorbs moisture present in lime
(B) Increase the efficiency of soda lime
(C) increase the pH of soda lime
(D) Take part in reaction with NaOH

● Answer -
(A) Absorbs moisture present in lime


● Explanation -
- Soda lime mixture constitutes of calcium oxide (CaO) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH).
- Quick lime means calcium oxide (CaO).
- If left in air CaO usually absorbs moisture. Thus it's used in soda lime mixture.

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