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A chemical reaction is often accompanied by external indications or characteristics which include –
- Colour change
- Effervescence or gas evolved
- Evolution or absorption of heat
- Formation of a precipitate.
With reference to each of the above indications, state the external indication seen during – Thermal decomposition of mercury [II] oxide.
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Solution
Thermal decomposition of mercury [II] oxides: Red colour of Hg[II]0 changes to silvery (Hg metal).
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