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Name the type of chemical reaction in which calcium oxide reacts with water. Justify your answer by giving balanced chemical equation for the chemical reaction.
Name the type of chemical reaction in which calcium oxide reacts with water. Justify your answer by giving balanced chemical equation for the chemical reaction.
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The type of chemical reaction is an {exothermic combination reaction}.
When calcium oxide (quicklime) reacts with water, calcium hydroxide (slaked lime) is formed, and heat is released:
\[\text{CaO} + \text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{Ca(OH)}_2 + \text{Heat}.\]
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