{"id":6374,"date":"2024-04-15T02:27:48","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T02:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=6374"},"modified":"2024-04-15T02:27:48","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T02:27:48","slug":"quick-lime-or-caustic-lime-a-is-obtained-by-the-calcination-of-pure-lime-stone-b-has-great-affinity-to-moisture-c-is-amorphous-d-all-the-above","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/quick-lime-or-caustic-lime-a-is-obtained-by-the-calcination-of-pure-lime-stone-b-has-great-affinity-to-moisture-c-is-amorphous-d-all-the-above\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick lime (or caustic lime) A. Is obtained by the calcination of pure lime stone B. Has great affinity to moisture C. Is amorphous D. All the above"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a9b186464480\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Is obtained by the calcination of pure lime stone                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Has great affinity to moisture                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Is amorphous                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    All the above                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is D. All of the above.<\/p>\n<p>Quicklime, also known as caustic lime, is a white, caustic, alkaline, non-metallic chemical compound with the chemical formula CaO. It is a quick-lime, meaning that it rapidly reacts with water <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> to form calcium hydroxide. It is produced by calcining limestone (calcium carbonate) at high temperatures.<\/p>\n<p>Quicklime is used in a variety of applications, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Construction:<\/strong> Quicklime is used in the production of cement, mortar, and plaster.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agriculture:<\/strong> Quicklime is used to neutralize acidic soils and to improve the availability of nutrients for plants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water treatment:<\/strong> Quicklime is used to remove impurities from water, such as suspended solids and dissolved minerals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Papermaking:<\/strong> Quicklime is used to remove impurities from wood pulp and to improve the strength of paper.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dyeing:<\/strong> Quicklime is used to fix dyes to fabrics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metallurgy:<\/strong> Quicklime is used to remove impurities from metals, such as iron and steel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Quicklime is a hazardous material and should be handled with care. It can cause skin and eye irritation, and it can be harmful if inhaled.<\/p>\n<p>A. Is obtained by the calcination of pure lime stone<\/p>\n<p>Calcination is the process of heating a material to a high temperature in order to drive off volatile components. In the case of quicklime, limestone (calcium carbonate) is heated to a temperature of about 800 degrees Celsius to produce quicklime (calcium oxide).<\/p>\n<p>B. Has great affinity to moisture<\/p>\n<p>Quicklime has a strong affinity for moisture. When quicklime comes into contact with water, it reacts to form calcium hydroxide (limewater). This reaction is exothermic, meaning that it releases heat. 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