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Q: The quick lime as it comes from kiln is called ......................
  • A. Milk lime
  • B. Hydraulic lime
  • C. Lump lime
  • D. Hydrated lime
Correct Answer: Option C - Quick lime– The lime which is obtained by the calcinations of comparatively pure lime stone is known as the quick lime or caustic lime. It is capable of slaking with water and has no affinity for carbonic acid. The chemical composition's (CaO) oxide of calcium and it has great affinity for moisture. The quick lime as it comes out from kilns is known as the lump lime.
C. Quick lime– The lime which is obtained by the calcinations of comparatively pure lime stone is known as the quick lime or caustic lime. It is capable of slaking with water and has no affinity for carbonic acid. The chemical composition's (CaO) oxide of calcium and it has great affinity for moisture. The quick lime as it comes out from kilns is known as the lump lime.

Explanations:

Quick lime– The lime which is obtained by the calcinations of comparatively pure lime stone is known as the quick lime or caustic lime. It is capable of slaking with water and has no affinity for carbonic acid. The chemical composition's (CaO) oxide of calcium and it has great affinity for moisture. The quick lime as it comes out from kilns is known as the lump lime.