Question
Download Solution PDFChemical formula of quick lime is ______.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is CaO.
Key Points
- The chemical formula for calcium oxide is CaO.
- It is also known as quicklime, burnt lime, or quicklime.
- It reacts with water to form calcium hydroxide.
- The chemical formula for calcium hydroxide is Ca(OH)2. It is also known as hydrated lime or slaked lime.
- It reacts with carbon dioxide to form calcium carbonate.
Important Points
- Uses of calcium oxide (CaO)
- Quicklime is used in the Basic Oxygen Steelmaking (BOS) process.
- Small amounts of quicklime are used in other processes such as the production of glass, calcium aluminate cement, and organic chemicals.
- Calcium oxide (quick lime) is used in the production of cement.
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