When _______ lime is added to water it reacts vigorously to form slaked lime.

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Solution

$C a O + H_{2} O \to C a (O H)_{2} + H e a t$

When $q u i c k l i m e (c a l c i u m o x i d e)$ is added to water, it reacts vigorously and produces slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) and heat is generated as it is an exothermic process.

So, the correct answer is quick.

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