Question

Class 10ChemistryAcids Bases and Salts

What is the difference between slaked lime and lime water?

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Slaked lime is hydrated calcium hydroxide whereas lime water is a saturated solution of calcium hydroxide. Furthermore, slaked lime has calcium hydroxide in its unsaturated form while lime water has calcium hydroxide in its saturated form in the chemical nature of each these solutions. Similarly, we produce slaked lime from calcium oxide whereas we produce lime water from calcium hydroxide.