The following equation is what type of chemical reaction? 2 KalSi3O8(s) + 11 H2O -- 2 K+(aq) + 2 OH-(aq) + 4 H4SiO4 (aq) + Al2Si2O5(OH)4(s)
A) acid-base
B) dissolution
C) oxidation
D) hydrolysis

Question

The following equation is what type of chemical reaction? 2 KalSi3O8(s) + 11 H2O --> 2 K+(aq) + 2 OH-(aq) + 4 H4SiO4 (aq) + Al2Si2O5(OH)4(s)
A) acid-base
B) dissolution
C) oxidation
D) hydrolysis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The given equation is an example of hydrolysis, where water is used to break down or decompose a compound. Here, water breaks down 2 KalSi3O8 to form 2 K+ and 4 H4SiO4 along with the formation of OH- ions. Al2Si2O5(OH)4 is also formed as a solid product.

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