Chemistry, asked by ymkyahyamuhamed, 1 month ago

Solid X was taken in a container and water was added slowly to it. The

compound Y is formed which is used in white washing.

a) State whether the process is exothermic or endothermic.

b) Write the chemical equation for the reaction taking place. Also identify

X and Y​

Answers

Answered by mandeeps1976
5

Answer:

1 The process is exothermic.

2 CaO + H2O gives Ca(OH)2 + Heat

X is calcium oxide Or lime and Y is calcium hydroxide of slaked lime

Answered by nausheenakhtar2012
1

Answer:

a) Exothermic Reaction

b) X - Calcium Oxide (CaO) ( Quick Lime)

Y - Calcium Hydroxide [Ca(OH)2] Slaked Lime

Explanation:

In the reaction water changes to steam (producing heat) when CaO is added. Slaked Lime is formed which is used in white washing

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