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Chemical Reactions and Equations — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceChemical Reactions and Equations1 Mark
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What happens chemically when quick lime is added to water?
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Answer

When Calcium oxide i.e. quick lime is added to water filled in a bucket, it reacts vigorously with water to produce slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) releasing a large amount of heat.
Slaked lime - Ca(OH)2 Ca(OH)2.

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