Calcium oxide (CaO), commonly known as quicklime or burnt lime, is a widely used chemical compound. It is a white, caustic, alkaline, crystalline solid at room temperature.

Is quick lime acid base or salt?

Answer: Quick lime (calcium oxide) or slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) or chalk (calcium carbonate) are base which neutralizes acids.

Is quick lime is acidic in nature?

Quick lime is basic in nature. The soil be get neutralised by the addition of quick lime.