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

Question

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

MyClass24 · Accepted Answer

Option (c) is the answer. Reaction of quicklime and water releases higher amount of energy and thus it is an exothermic reaction.

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