The chemical reaction between quicklime and water is characterised by: (a) Evolution of hydrogen gas (b) Formation of slaked lime precipitate (c) Change in temperature of mixture Change in colour of the product
ChemistryClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Option (c) is the answer. Reaction of quicklime and water releases higher amount of energy and thus it is an exothermic reaction.