Hydrochloric Acid and Calcium Hydroxide

2HCl + Ca(OH)2 → CaCl2 + 2H2O

Genel Bakış

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.

Katılımcılar

Rol Madde Katsayı Hal
Reaktan Calcium Hydroxide Ca(OH)₂ 1 (s)
Reaktan Hydrochloric Acid HCl 2 (aq)
Ürün Water H₂O 2 (l)

Günlük Örnek

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

Endüstriyel Önemi

Calcium chloride is used for de-icing, dust control on unpaved roads, concrete acceleration, and as a desiccant. The lime-HCl neutralization is used in acid waste treatment.

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.