Hydrochloric Acid and Calcium Hydroxide

2HCl + Ca(OH)2 → CaCl2 + 2H2O

概要

Hydrochloric acid reacts with calcium hydroxide (slaked lime) to form calcium chloride and water. Calcium hydroxide is a dibasic compound that requires two equivalents of HCl. This neutralization is widely used in water treatment and industrial acid waste handling.

参加者

役割 物質 係数 状態
反応物 Calcium Hydroxide Ca(OH)₂ 1 (s)
反応物 Hydrochloric Acid HCl 2 (aq)
生成物 Water H₂O 2 (l)

日常の例

Road salt (calcium chloride) used for de-icing in winter can be produced by this neutralization reaction.

産業上の重要性

塩化カルシウムは道路の凍結防止、未舗装道路の防塵、コンクリートの硬化促進、食品工業(豆腐・チーズ製造)の凝固剤として利用される。

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Hydrochloric Acid and Calcium Hydroxide?
The balanced equation is: 2HCl + Ca(OH)₂ → CaCl₂ + 2H₂O.
What type of reaction is Hydrochloric Acid and Calcium Hydroxide?
Hydrochloric Acid and Calcium Hydroxide is a acid-base reaction.
Is Hydrochloric Acid and Calcium Hydroxide exothermic or endothermic?
Hydrochloric Acid and Calcium Hydroxide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -118.0 kJ/mol.