Question 3

Define combination reaction. Give an example of a combination reaction that is also exothermic.

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Solution

A reaction in which two or more elements or compounds combine to form a single compound is called a combination reaction.

$CaO + H_{2} O \to Ca {(OH)}_{2} + heat$

It is also an exothermic reaction because heat evolves in this reaction..

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