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A compound ‘A’ is used in the manufacture of cement. When dissolved in water, it evolves a large amount of heat and forms compound ‘B’.

(i) Identify A and B.

(ii) Write chemical equation for the reaction of A with water.

(iii) List two types of reaction in which this reaction may be classified.

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

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(i) A = CaO / Quick lime/ Calcium oxide

B = Ca(OH)2 / Slaked lime / Calcium hydroxide

(ii) chemical equation for the reaction of A with water is 

 CaO + H2O → Ca(OH)2 + heat or energy

(iii) Combination reaction and Exothermic reaction

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