CaOs + H2O(l) → Ca(OH)2(s) ΔH -65 kj. The process represented by the above equation is known as?

a

dissolution

b

slaking

c

liming

d

mortaring

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omgimd
1 year ago

A. Dissolution: The process of a substance dissolving in a solvent to form a solution.
B. Slaking: The exothermic chemical reaction between quicklime (CaO) and water (H
2

O) to produce slaked lime (Ca(OH)
2

).
C. Liming: The addition of calcium-containing materials (like lime) to soil to reduce acidity and improve fertility.
D. Mortaring: The process of creating mortar, a mixture used as a binding agent in construction.

kairakizitor7
1 year ago

we are cooked 😭😭😂😂😂

KennyBrain10
1 year ago

The process is called slaking of lime...
CaO + H2O > Ca(OH)2

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