2006-08-24 03:47:00 · 7 answers · asked by app 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
It is a white powder formed when CaCO3 is heated at high temperature. It reacts with water exothermically.
Its common name is quicklime.
2006-08-24 03:53:29 · answer #1 · answered by Phestdo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calcium Oxide
2006-08-24 03:57:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All sorts of info about CaO (quicklime) at wikipedia:
2006-08-24 04:04:55 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
calcium oxide is used as a drying agent in some reactions because it soaks up water quite well. it's also known as quicklime.
2006-08-24 05:56:39 · answer #4 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calcium Oxide...never heard of it.
2006-08-24 03:53:37 · answer #5 · answered by Barry M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
quicklime:
calcium oxide, an alkaline inorganic compound of calcium (q.v.).
2006-08-24 08:30:59 · answer #6 · answered by Britannica Knowledge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
btw people, a common name is like dihydrogen monoxide being called water.
2006-08-24 05:28:08 · answer #7 · answered by dwana49 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋