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Question
Name the type of chemical reaction in which calcium oxide reacts with water. Justify your answer by giving balanced chemical equation for the chemical reaction.
Short Answer
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Solution
The type of chemical reaction is an {exothermic combination reaction}.
When calcium oxide (quicklime) reacts with water, calcium hydroxide (slaked lime) is formed, and heat is released:
\[\ce{CaO + H2O -> Ca(OH)2}\] + Heat
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