Question :
What the type of reaction taking place when water is added slowly to a small amount of calcium oxide in a beaker .Submitted on 19/2/2024 | Answered by Vandana Rana
Answer :
When water is added slowly to a small amount of calcium oxide taken in a beaker, calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to produce calciumhydroxide (or slaked Lime) and a large amount of heat is released. So, it is an exothermic reaction.
The equation for the reaction taking place is:
CaO(s) +H2O(l)→Ca(OH)2(aq) + Heat
It is also a combination reaction as the two reactants water and calcium oxide combine to form a single product, calcium hydroxide.