Write the reaction that occurs between Calcium oxide and water.

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Reaction between Calcium oxide (CaO) and water (H₂O)
Calcium metal reacts with water to form a solution of Calcium Hydroxide $[{Ca (OH)}_{2}]$ .
Calcium Hydroxide is also called slaked lime.
$\underset{Calcium oxide}{CaO (s)} + \underset{Water}{H_{2} O (l)} \to \underset{Calcium Hydroxide}{Ca {(OH)}_{2} (aq)}$

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Write the reaction that occurs between Calcium oxide and water.

Reaction between Calcium oxide (CaO) and water (H2O)Calcium metal reacts with water to form a solution of Calcium Hydroxide Ca(OH)2 .Calcium Hydroxide is also called slaked lime.CaO(s)Calciumoxide+H2O(l)Water→Ca(OH)2(aq)CalciumHydroxide