Question

A small amount of calcium oxide is taken in a beaker and water is added slowly to it
I) will there be any change in temperature of the content ? Explain.
II) Name and define the type of the reaction taking place ​

Answer 1

Answer:

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1. When water is added to calcium oxide or Quick Lime. Then, enormous amount of heat is produced causing the Temperature to rise. This is because reaction of CaO with water is a exothermic reaction.
2. Reaction taking place is combination reaction. A reaction in which two or more reactants combine to form a single product is known as combination Reaction. ... This is an Exothermic reaction.