How do you make calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) from Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and what are the equations.

Thermally decompose the calcium carbonate:CaCO-> CaO + CO2Now mix the CaO with water:CaO + H2O -> Ca(OH)2

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