A solution of a substance $‘X’$ is used for whitewashing.
$(i)$ Name the substance $‘X’$ and write its formula.
$(ii)$ Write the reaction of the substance $‘X’$ named in $(i)$ above with water.
A solution of a substance $‘X’$ is used for whitewashing.
$(i)$ Name the substance $‘X’$ and write its formula.
$(ii)$ Write the reaction of the substance $‘X’$ named in $(i)$ above with water.
$(i)$ The substance $'X'$ is calcium oxide. Its chemical formula is $CaO$.
$(ii)$ Calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to form calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
$\underset{\begin{smallmatrix}
Calcium\text{ }oxide \\
\left( Quick\text{ }lime \right)
\end{smallmatrix}}{\mathop{Ca{{O}_{(s)}}}}\,+\underset{Water~}{\mathop{{{H}_{2}}{{O}_{(l)}}}}\,\to \underset{\begin{smallmatrix}
~Calcium\text{ }hydroxide~ \\
\text{ }\left( Slaked\text{ }lime \right)
\end{smallmatrix}}{\mathop{Ca{{(OH)}_{2\left( aq \right)}}}}\,$
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