Question 1.2

A solution of a substance ‘X’ is used for white washing.

Write the reaction of the substance ‘X’ named above with water.

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Solution

The substance 'X' is calcium oxide (quick lime). It reacts vigorously with water to form calcium hydroxide (slaked lime). The reaction occurs as follows:

$CaO(s) + H_{2} O(l) \to {Ca(OH)}_{2} (aq)$

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Question 1.2 A solution of a substance ‘X’ is used for white washing. Write the reaction of the substance ‘X’ named above with water.

The substance 'X' is calcium oxide (quick lime). It reacts vigorously with water to form calcium hydroxide (slaked lime). The reaction occurs as follows: CaO(s)+H2O(l)→Ca(OH)2(aq)

Question 1.2

A solution of a substance ‘X’ is used for white washing.

Write the reaction of the substance ‘X’ named above with water.

The substance 'X' is calcium oxide (quick lime). It reacts vigorously with water to form calcium hydroxide (slaked lime). The reaction occurs as follows:

$CaO(s) + H_{2} O(l) \to {Ca(OH)}_{2} (aq)$