What is the difference between calcium oxide and calcium hydroxide ?

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Calcium oxide is an oxide of calcium which has the chemical formula CaO. It is commonly known as lime. Calcium hydroxide on the other hand is a compound obtained by adding water to calcium oxide. It is commonly known as slaked lime and has the chemical formula Ca(OH)₂.

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