Calcium oxide (CaO), also known as quicklime or burnt lime, is a white crystalline solid obtained by heating calcium carbonate. It reacts vigorously with water to form calcium hydroxide.
Related terms
Calcium Carbonate: The compound from which calcium oxide is derived through heating.
Equilibrium Constant: A value that indicates the relative concentrations of products and reactants in an equilibrium system.
Carbon Dioxide: A colorless gas with the chemical formula CO2, commonly known for its role in climate change and as the gas we exhale when we breathe out.