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Grade 1210 grade science

A solution of a substance ‘X’ is used for white washing.
Write the reaction of the substance ‘X’ named in (a) above with water.

Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Harshit Singh
5 Years ago
Dear Student

Calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to form calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
CaO (s) + H2O (l) → Ca(OH)2(aq)
Calcium Oxide (Quick Lime) + Water → Calcium Hydroxide (Slaked Lime)

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