What chemical reactions take place when quicklime is added to water filled in a bucket?

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Solution

When quick lime is added to water, slacked lime is formed and a lot of heat is generated. This heat rises the temperature of the container due to which the reaction mixture becomes hot. So it can be said that the chemical reaction between quicklime and water to form slacked lime is characterised by a change in temperature and is an exothermic reaction.

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