Formation of Calcium Oxide (Quicklime)

2Ca + O2 → 2CaO

Ikhtisar

Calcium metal reacts with oxygen to form calcium oxide, also known as quicklime. This highly exothermic reaction produces a brilliant white light, historically used in limelight theater lighting. Calcium is a reactive alkaline earth metal that readily oxidizes.

Peserta

Peran Zat Koefisien Keadaan
Reaktan Oxygen O 1 (g)
Reaktan Calcium Ca 2 (s)
Produk Calcium Oxide CaO 2 (s)

Contoh Sehari-hari

Quicklime is used in construction as a component of morite and cement, and in agriculture to raise soil pH.

Pentingnya dalam Industri

Calcium oxide is produced on a massive scale for steel manufacturing, cement production, water treatment, and as a chemical feedstock. Global production exceeds 350 million tonnes annually.

Sifat

Jenis
Synthesis
Dapat Dibalik
Tidak
Energi
Eksoterm
ΔH
-1270,2 kJ/mol

Reaksi Terkait

Formation of Calcium Hydroxide Formation of Carbon Monoxide Formation of Nitrogen Dioxide Formation of Potassium Chloride Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate Formation of Sodium Peroxide Formation of Silicon Dioxide Formation of Tungsten Carbide Formation of Copper(II) Sulfide Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis (General)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Formation of Calcium Oxide (Quicklime)?
The balanced equation is: 2Ca + O₂ → 2CaO.
What type of reaction is Formation of Calcium Oxide (Quicklime)?
Formation of Calcium Oxide (Quicklime) is a synthesis reaction.
Is Formation of Calcium Oxide (Quicklime) exothermic or endothermic?
Formation of Calcium Oxide (Quicklime) is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -1270.2 kJ/mol.