What Is the Formula for Calcium Hydroxide

question 140

Multiple Choice

What is the formula for calcium hydroxide?

• A) CaOH
• B) Ca(OH)₂
• C) Ca(OH)₃
• D) Ca₂(OH)₃
• E) none of these

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