Q. 314.0( 21 Votes )
What is the difference between the terms ‘hydrolysis’ and ‘hydration’?
Answer :
Hydrolysis is defined as a chemical reaction in which hydrogen and hydroxide ions (H+ and OH- ions) of water molecule react with a compound to form products. For example:
CaO + H2O → Ca (OH) 2
Hydration is defined as the addition of one or more water molecules to ions or molecules to form hydrated compounds. For example:
CuSO4 + 5H2O → CuSO4.5H2O
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