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How do you write calcium hydroxide?
For example, calcium hydroxide has the formula Ca(OH)2 because hydroxide has -1 charge and calcium has a 2+ charge.
What is the state symbol for calcium hydroxide?
Ca(OH)2
Calcium hydroxide, also called slaked lime, Ca(OH)2, is obtained by the action of water on calcium oxide. When mixed with water, a small proportion of it dissolves, forming a solution known as limewater, the rest remaining as a suspension called milk of lime.
What is the chemical name of calcium hydroxide?
Calcium hydroxide
Calcium hydroxide/IUPAC ID
What is the formula for Ca2+ and OH?
Calcium hydroxide is formed by one Ca2+ cation and two OH− anions, which implies that its chemical formula will be Ca(OH)2 .
What is Raja Chuna for?
Raja Chuna is used in the making supari and paan and lime chutney.
How do you write hydroxide formula?
OH−
Hydroxide/Formula
What is the name of Cao?
Oxocalcium
Calcium oxide/IUPAC ID
Why do we write Ca OH 2?
Answer: Ca(OH)2 is an ionic compound, in which Ca is the cation and OH is the anion. Ca (calcium) has a charge of 2+, since it is in group 2 on the periodic table. Since OH is one polyatomic ion, it is put in brackets to show that the subscript 2 applies to the entire molecule, not just to the H atom.
Is chuna a lime?
Chuna is used in paan to freshen its flavour, and for its health benefits. Calcium oxide is in turn treated with water to create calcium hydroxide, which is edible lime or chuna.
Can we eat chuna?
In those days, the consumption of chuna with beetle leaf used to be a rich source of calcium. But because of tobacco consumption, the practice has been discouraged. If people can still consume a small amount of betel leaf and chuna without tobacco, it can help increase calcium intake.
How do you write calcium?
calcium (Ca), chemical element, one of the alkaline-earth metals of Group 2 (IIa) of the periodic table.