What happens chemically when quick lime is added to water ?

 when quick lime is added to water formation of slaked lime takes place,Ca(OH)2.this is highly exothermic reaction.

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 Thanks both of ya ;)

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 CaO + H2O  ----------> Ca(OH)2


(quick lime )  ------> CaO

(slaked lime)  ------> Ca(OH)2

(water) ------> H2O


Calcium oxide reacts with water to produce slaked lime releasing larege amount of heat . It is an example of Combination Reaction .

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Hi,

 

Quick lime (calcium oxide, CaO) readily forms calcium hydroxide(slaked lime) as shown:

CaO   +   H2O      Ca(OH)2

 

Hope it helps.

Cheers!

@naame & fnightmare:very good answer.keep it up!

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