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Synthesis of calcium hydroxide

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Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2), also known as slaked lime, can be synthesized by reacting calcium oxide (CaO) with water (H2O) in a highly exothermic reaction:
CaO(s) + H2O(l) → Ca(OH)2(s) + heat


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