Calcium hydroxide Flashcards
1
Q
How does calcium hydroxide neutralise acids
A
calcium hydroxide is an alkali.
Calcium hydroxide is used to neutralise excess acidity, for example, in lakes and soils affected by acid rain.
2
Q
what is the equation when calcium hydroxide reacts with sulfuric acid
A
Ca(OH)2 (s) + H2SO4 (aq) → CaSO4 (s) + 2H2O(l)
