The chemical reaction between quicklime and water is characterised by: (a) Evolution of hydrogen gas (b) Formation of a slaked lime precipitate (c) Change in temperature of mixture (d) Change in colour of the product
The chemical reaction between quicklime and water is characterised by: (a) Evolution of hydrogen gas (b) Formation of a slaked lime precipitate (c) Change in temperature of mixture (d) Change in colour of the product

Answer:

Option (c) is the correct response. The reaction between quicklime and water produces a greater amount of energy, making it an exothermic reaction.