Calcium hydroxide Flashcards

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How does calcium hydroxide neutralise acids

A

calcium hydroxide is an alkali.

Calcium hydroxide is used to neutralise excess acidity, for example, in lakes and soils affected by acid rain.

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what is the equation when calcium hydroxide reacts with sulfuric acid

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Ca(OH)2 (s) + H2SO4 (aq) → CaSO4 (s) + 2H2O(l)

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