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The oxide ion in CaO (O2-) is a very strong base, meaning it will easily take a hydrogen ion (H+) from a molecule. In water the oxide ion take a hydrogen ion from a water molecule, forming to hydroxide ions.

O2- + H2O --> 2OH-

In this reaction the oxide ion acts as a base and the water molecule as an acid, at least by the Bronsted-Lowry definition.

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