Calcium Oxide

Definition

Calcium oxide (CaO), also known as quicklime or burnt lime, is a white crystalline solid obtained by heating calcium carbonate. It reacts vigorously with water to form calcium hydroxide.

Related terms

Calcium Carbonate:

The compound from which calcium oxide is derived through heating.

Equilibrium Constant:

A value that indicates the relative concentrations of products and reactants in an equilibrium system.

Carbon Dioxide:

A colorless gas with the chemical formula CO2, commonly known for its role in climate change and as the gas we exhale when we breathe out.