Why Calcium oxide is called quick lime?????
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Calcium oxide (CaO), commonly known as quicklime or burnt lime, is a widely used chemical compound. It is a white, caustic, alkaline, crystalline solid at room temperature
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In its hydrated state,calcium is called calcium hydroxide,and in its pure state it is called calcium oxide or quicklime.Calcium oxide has a heavy density (65lb/ft3) and is more reactive than hydrated lime.The resulting lime has a density of 35lb/ft3 and is called calcium hydroxide.
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