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What is the balanced chemical equation for calcium with water that produces calcium hydoxide

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Ca (s) + 2H2O (g) → Ca(OH)2 (aq) + H2 (g)One mole of calcium in its solid state will react with 2 moles of water to produce calcium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
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