Formation of Calcium Oxide (Quicklime)

2Ca + O₂ → 2CaO

Обзор

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.

Участники

Роль	Вещество	Коэффициент	Состояние
Реагент	Oxygen O	1	(g)
Реагент	Calcium Ca	2	(s)
Продукт	Calcium Oxide CaO	2	(s)

Пример из жизни

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

Промышленное значение

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.

Свойства

Тип: Synthesis
Обратимая: Нет
Энергия: Экзотермическая
ΔH: -1270,2 kJ/mol

Связанные реакции

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.