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Does Calcium Oxide mixed with water cause water to boil? If so for how long? Also is it safe and containable?
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- Trevor HLv 76 years agoFavorite Answer
The reaction:
CaO + H2O → Ca(OH)2 is exothermic and a lot of heat is generated.
Here is an article that discusses the use of this reaction in hot water systems. You may have access to this via your institution - or you can buy it if you wish:
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