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Question
Write the answer to the following.
Explain the difference in two events, namely adding NaOH to water and adding CaO to water.
Distinguish Between
Explain
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Solution
NaOH and water do not undergo a chemical reaction. NaOH in aqueous solution is regarded as a strong alkali.
Ca(OH)2 in aqueous solution is regarded as a weak alkali. The reaction that follows occurs
\[\ce{CaO + H2O -> Ca(OH)2 + Heat}\]
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Chapter 3: Chemical reactions and equations - Exercise [Page 45]
