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2. (a) Solid calcium oxide was taken in a container and water was added slowly to it:

(i) Write the observation.
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Step-by-step explanation:

(i) Two observations made in the experiment are:-

(a) Temperature is raised due to the vigorous reaction.

(b) It is an exothermic reaction, heat is observed.

(ii)

quicklime

CaO

(s)+

water

H

2

O

(l)⟶

CalciumHydroxide

Ca(OH)

2

+Δ(heat)

∴ Calcium Hydroxide is produced.

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