When water is added to some quick lime in a beaker, (a) the mixture becomes hot(b) the mixture becomes cold(c) no change in temperature takes place(d) there is no reaction between quick-lime and water.
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ANSWER -> (a)the mixture becomes hot
When water is added to some quick lime in a beaker the mixture becomes hot.
This is because , this reaction is exothermic in nature(releases heat).
Quick lime-> CaO
Water -> H₂O
CaO + H₂O ------> Ca(OH)₂
Ca(OH)₂ = slaked lime ( limestone)
ANSWER -> (a)the mixture becomes hot
When water is added to some quick lime in a beaker the mixture becomes hot.
This is because , this reaction is exothermic in nature(releases heat).
Quick lime-> CaO
Water -> H₂O
CaO + H₂O ------> Ca(OH)₂
Ca(OH)₂ = slaked lime ( limestone)
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