What happens chemically when quick lime is added to water?

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Darrell Hatfield

Chemistry

19 May, 18:01

What happens chemically when quick lime is added to water?

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Arely Burnett · Answer 1

CaO + H20 = > Ca (OH) 2

Explanation:

quick lime ia a oxyde and when it reacts with water it gives hydroxide

Celia Ramos · Answer 2

It converts to calcium hydroxide.

Explanation:

It forms calcium hydroxide.

The balanced equation is:

CaO + H2O - --> Ca (OH) ^2.

Calcium hydroxide is an alkali and is also known as slaked lime.

It is quite corrosive and a lot of heat is released during the above reaction.