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Identify this reaction
CaO + H2O → Ca(OH)2

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Answer:

Exothermic reaction: The reaction which releases heat after a reaction is called an exothermic reaction. As we can see in the above reaction the heat released in a reaction that's why the nature of the reaction is exothermic.

Step-by-step explanation:

The reaction of quick lime(CaO) with water to form lime water is an example of a combination reaction and the nature of the reaction is exothermic

Combination reaction: The reaction in which two or more than two substances combine to form one single substance is called a combination reaction.

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