Q1. [1] § 1.1.1 Writing a Chemical Equation § 1.1.2 Balanced Chemical Equations
The balanced chemical equation showing reaction between quicklime and water is :
- (a) 2 CaO + H₂O → 2 CaOH + H₂ + Heat
- (b) CaO + H₂O → Ca(OH)₂ + H₂ + Heat
- (c) CaO + H₂O → Ca(OH)₂ + Heat
- (d) 2 CaO + 3 H₂O → 2 Ca(OH)₃ + O₂ + Heat
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Model Answer
(c) CaO + H₂O → Ca(OH)₂ + Heat
Explanation
The textbook (Eq. 1.13) clearly states: CaO(s) + H₂O(l) → Ca(OH)₂(aq) + Heat. Only one mole each of CaO and H₂O react to form one mole of Ca(OH)₂ with no H₂ or O₂ released. Options (a), (b), and (d) are unbalanced or show incorrect products.
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