Chemistry
State what information is provided by the formula of calcium hydroxide - Ca(OH)2.
Elements, Compounds & Mixtures
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The important information provided by the formula of calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH)2] is:
- The compound calcium hydroxide comprises of the elements calcium, oxygen, and hydrogen.
- It has one atom of calcium, two atoms of oxygen and two atoms of hydrogen.
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