Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is soda lime?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is NaOH + CaO.
Key Points
- Soda-lime is a mixture of Sodium hydroxide(NaOH) and Calcium oxide(CaO).
- The Chemical formula of the soda lime is CaHNaO2.
- The main components present in soda-lime are Calcium hydroxide(about 75%), Water(about 20%), Sodium hydroxide(about 3%), and Potassium hydroxide (about 1%).
- It is mainly used to absorb moisture and gases.
- Soda-lime is used in gas masks as an absorbent for toxic gases.
- Soda-lime causes severe damage to the gastrointestinal tract.
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