Word Equation:
Calcium + Oxygen → Calcium oxide
Reaction Type:
This is a combination reaction. In a combination reaction, two or more substances combine to form a single, more complex substance.
Explanation:
* Calcium (Ca) is a silvery-white metal.
* Oxygen (O₂) is a colorless, odorless gas.
* When calcium is burned in the presence of oxygen, it reacts to form calcium oxide (CaO), a white powder.
Chemical Equation:
The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is:
2 Ca + O₂ → 2 CaO
