Quicklime and Slaked Lime


 
 
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Quicklime and Slaked Lime

Quicklime and Slaked Lime:

Reaction between calcium oxide also known as Quick lime with water produces calcium hydroxide (Slaked lime). The calcium hydroxide produced in the above reaction remains asa white suspension.

CaO(s)+H_{2}O(1)rightarrow Ca(OH)_{2}(s)

 Quick lime                            Slaked lime

It is filtered and solution containing soluble calcium hydroxide is used for white washing walls.

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Question : 1

Which of the following are correct :

(a) Calcium hydroxide is also known as Slaked lime.

(b) The chemical formula of slaked lime is Ca(OH)2.

(c) Calcium hydroxide reacts slowly with the CO_{2} in air to form a thin layer of calcium carbonate on the walls.

Right Option : D
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Question : 2

Which of the following is the molecular formula of quicklime ?

Right Option : A
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Question : 3

Which of the following is the molecular formula of slaked lime ?

Right Option : B
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