Question

A small amount of calcium oxide is taken in a beaker and water is added slowly to it.
A.Will there be any change in temperature of the contents? Explain.
B.Name and define the type of reaction taking place.
C.Write the chemical equation for the above reaction.

Answer 1

yes there be a change in temperature because of the breaking of hydrogen ion

Answer 2

Yes.. Heat will be evolved out
This type of reaction s called as Exo-thermic reaction.... since heat s liberated
Calcium reacts with water to form calcium hydroxide