How much heat is released when calcium oxide reacts


Calcium oxide (quicklime) reacts with water to produce calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).

CaO(s) + H2O(l) → Ca(OH)2(s) ΔH = -65.2 kJ

The heat released by this reaction is sufficient to ignite paper. How much heat is released when 27.5 g of calcium oxide reacts?

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