Compounds – Calcium Oxide

Compound Name(s): Calcium Oxide, Lime, Quicklime Formula: CaO Physical Properties: -Solid, powder, white to pale yellow/brown, oderless -Density: 3.34 cm3 -Boiling point 2,850 °C -Melting point 2,572 °C Chemical Properties: -When dissolved in water, it creates Calcium Hydroxide Ca(OH)2 -Calcium Oxide will react with Carbon Dioxide to form Calcium Carbonate CaCO3 Uses for Calcium Oxide: Calcium oxide […]