Chemical properties of water
Chemical properties of water: Overview
In this topic, we will discuss the chemical properties of water. We will discuss its amphoteric nature such as acidic and basic. We will also study about the redox and hydrolysis reaction in brief.
Important Questions on Chemical properties of water
Calcium reacts with cold water and forms
Carbon dioxide gas is released when metals react with water.
Metals react with water to form oxides or hydroxides and
Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction when carbon is exposed to hot steam.
Non-metals generally do not react with water.
The solution of an oxide changes red litmus into blue. This solution is acidic or basic?
Define the following.
Anhydrous substances.
(common salt) is an anhydrous salt then why does it turn moist on exposure to air?
Give examples of the following:
Hygroscopic substances.
Give examples of the following:
Deliquescent substances.
Give examples of the following:
Efflorescent substances.
Give examples of the following:
Anhydrous salts.
Give examples of the following:
Hydrated salts.
What is the difference between deliquescent and hygroscopic substances?
Why do silica gel pouches are used in empty water bottles, shoe boxes, etc.?
Write chemical equation for the reaction of water with the following compound.
Sodium
