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Quicklime (Calcium Oxide) is an efficient scavenger of moisture in its dehydrated state. A material that is mostly calcium oxide (CaO) in natural association with a lesser amount of magnesium oxide. Quicklime is capable of combining with water to form hydrated lime.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoIf limestone is heated strongly, it breaks down to form calcium oxide and carbon dioxide. Calcium oxide is also called quicklime. It is yellow when hot, but white when cold.
Here are the equations for this reaction:
calcium carbonate calcium oxide + carbon dioxide
CaCO3 CaO + CO2
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∙ 14y agothink off a forest fire it will destroy everything in its path
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∙ 11y agoi can only make out only one which is that quicklime is used to destroy the bodies of infected animals or people.
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∙ 12y agoThe most important use is to make morar. A mixture of sand and water to hold bricks together.
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∙ 11y agoIt is used in agriculture to neutralize acid soils. It is also used in waste/sewage treatment to neutralize very acidic waste streams.
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∙ 12y agomy name is Hugh
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What is the difference between quick lime and lime water?
Quick lime is calcium oxide, CaO. Lime water is calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2 dissolved in water. Lime water can be made by dissolving quick lime in water.
What is the element present in quick lime?
Calcium and oxygen (calcium oxide) are present in quick lime.
Is quick lime an acid?
Quick lime is a base. It reacts vigourously with water (hence the term "quick" living, as "quick and the dead") CaO + H2O -> CaOH + OH-
How is slake lime made?
adding water to quick lime produces slaked lime.
Why is quick lime called quicklime?
This is because they grow quicker than the ordinary lime!!
What is the difference between quick lime and lime water?
Quick lime is calcium oxide, CaO. Lime water is calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2 dissolved in water. Lime water can be made by dissolving quick lime in water.
What is the element present in quick lime?
Calcium and oxygen (calcium oxide) are present in quick lime.
How many element are present in quick lime?
Two elements--calcium and oxygen--are present in quick lime.
What is the symbol for lime?
CaO <-- this is also called as quick lime
Is quick lime an acid?
Quick lime is a base. It reacts vigourously with water (hence the term "quick" living, as "quick and the dead") CaO + H2O -> CaOH + OH-
How is slake lime made?
adding water to quick lime produces slaked lime.
What is the difference of quick lime and washing soda?
Quick lime is calcium oxide. Washing soda is sodium carbonate.
What is combo of Sulfur quick lime nafta?
if you take quick lime add some sulfur and then lastly add nafta to it, it will make fire.
Why is quick lime called quicklime?
This is because they grow quicker than the ordinary lime!!
What element is present in the lime?
Calcium and oxygen (calcium oxide) are present in quick lime.
What metal is extracted from Quick lime?
calcium
Is quick lime a drying agent?
Yes.
