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Question
Give a balanced equation for thermal decomposition of calcium hydroxide
Solution
Decomposition of calcium hydroxide:
\[\ce{Calcium hydroxide->[Heat]Calcium oxide + Water}\]
\[\ce{Ca(OH)2->[Heat]CaO + H2O}\]
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