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Calcium hydroxide many varied uses. It is used to make mortar or plaster, it is used by dentists during a root canal, and it can be used as a hair straightener just to name a few.

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How do you apply calcium hydroxide?

calcium hydroxide is used to neuralise the acidity in soil


Explain why calcium hydroxide can be used in this way?

Calcium hydroxide is used to test for carbon dioxide because the product of the reaction, calcium carbonate, is insoluble, and easily visible.


What salt would you get if you used calcium hydroxide and HCl?

Calcium chloride


Which 4 acids are important for industry?

Aluminum hydroxide and Ammonia, Calcium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide. Aluminum hydroxide is used in color fast fabrics and water purification. ammonia is used in cleaners and fertilizer, Calcium hydroxide is used in leather making and mortar and plaster making. sodium hydroxide is used to make soap.


What metal is present in calcium hydroxide?

Calcium is the metal present in calcium hydroxide..


What is calcium hydroxide?

Calcium hydroxide is not en element it is a compound.


What ionic compound is formed from calcium and hydroxide?

Calcium Hydroxide


Is calcium hydroxide?

Calcium hydroxide is not en element it is a compound.


What is the chemical CaOH 2?

Ca(OH)2 is calcium hydroxide, also known as slaked lime. It is highly alkaline (basic).


What element is calcium hydroxide?

Calcium hydroxide is not en element it is a compound.


Is calcium hydroxide covalent or ionic?

Calcium hydroxide is an ionic compound.


What kind Of Carbide is needed for lamp?

Calcium Carbide is used in "Carbide Lamps". Water, added dropwise to Calcium Carbide yields acetylene plus calcium hydroxide. Acetylene is extremely flammable, giving a colorless flame. The calcium hydroxide present gives the flame its visibility. Calcium Carbide is used in "Carbide Lamps". Water, added dropwise to Calcium Carbide yields acetylene plus calcium hydroxide. Acetylene is extremely flammable, giving a colorless flame. The calcium hydroxide present gives the flame its visibility.