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Yes, Calcium oxide is an alkaline as when Calcium oxide reacts with water (H2O) it dissolves as it is a soluble metal oxide. The solution produced when this occurs is an alkaline solution. This proves that Calcium oxide is an alkaline
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∙ 13y agoNo, CaO is not acidic. It is almost the opposite, however. CaO reacts with water to produce Ca[OH]2, calcium hydroxide - a base.
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∙ 12y agoYes, it is basic in nature.Oxygen combines with metals of 1st and 2nd groups (Na,K,Mg,Ca) to give basic oxides.
2Ca(s) + O2(g) -> 2CaO(s)
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What is the oxidation state of Calcium-?
The oxidation states of calcium are +2, +1. It is considered to be a strongly basic oxide.
Which is more basic calcium carbonate or calcium oxide?
Calcium oxide is a compound of calcium and oxygen and has the formula CaO. It is very basic (alkaline) and will react with water to form calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2 which is a strong base. Calcium oxide is commonly called lime or quicklime.Calcium carbonate is a compound of calcium, carbon, and oxygen with the formula CaCO3. It is mildly basic and will not react with water nor is it water soluble. It is commonly called calcite, limestone, or marble.
What is the word equation for extraction of calcium from calcium oxide by electrolysis?
calcium oxide --> calcium + oxygen
How much elemental Calcium is there in Calcium oxide?
Calcium (elemental Ca)= Calcium Oxide x 0.715 so very approx 70% of Calcium Oxide is Calcium in the elemental form.
What elements are found in calcium oxide?
Calcium oxide (CaO) contain calcium and oxygen.
Is the reaction between calcium oxide and water acidic basic or neutral?
basic
Which element has a basic oxide of the type MO used to treat acidic soils?
calcium oxide
Why aqueous solution of oxide of calcium is basic?
because when it is dissolved in water calcium hydroxide is formed
Is calcium oxide an acidic or basic or neutral oxide?
Calcium carbonate, CaCO3, is the salt of a strong base (calcium hydroxide), Ca(OH)2 and a weak acid (carbonic acid ), H2CO3. Thus, the salt when dissolved in water will be basic, i.e. pH >7.
What is the oxidation state of Calcium-?
The oxidation states of calcium are +2, +1. It is considered to be a strongly basic oxide.
Why is calcium oxide used for agriculture to reduce the acidity of soils?
because it is basic
What is the difference between calcium carbonate and calcium oxide?
Calcium oxide is a compound of calcium and oxygen and has the formula CaO. It is very basic (alkaline) and will react with water to form calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2 which is a strong base. Calcium oxide is commonly called lime or quicklime.Calcium carbonate is a compound of calcium, carbon, and oxygen with the formula CaCO3. It is mildly basic and will not react with water nor is it water soluble. It is commonly called calcite, limestone, or marble.
Which is more basic calcium carbonate or calcium oxide?
Calcium oxide is a compound of calcium and oxygen and has the formula CaO. It is very basic (alkaline) and will react with water to form calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2 which is a strong base. Calcium oxide is commonly called lime or quicklime.Calcium carbonate is a compound of calcium, carbon, and oxygen with the formula CaCO3. It is mildly basic and will not react with water nor is it water soluble. It is commonly called calcite, limestone, or marble.
What is calcium oxide?
calcium oxide is calcium combine whit oxygen
What does calcium oxide mean?
CaO is calcium oxide
Is calcium oxide illegal?
Calcium oxide is legal.
What is the word equation for extraction of calcium from calcium oxide by electrolysis?
calcium oxide --> calcium + oxygen
