CaO is called__________________?
Correct answer: A. Quick lime
- A. Quick lime
- B. Slaked lime
- C. Limestone
- D. Calcite
Explanation
CaO is quicklime, also called burnt lime, and it is produced by heating limestone. Adding water to CaO forms slaked lime, Ca(OH)2, so those names should not be confused.
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