Question
What is the difference between 'hydrolysis' and 'hydration'?
Solution
Hydrolysis. Interaction of H+ and OH- ions of H2O with the anion and cation of a salt respectively to give the original acid and the original base is called hydrolysis. For example,
Mechanism:
Hydration: It involves the addition of H2O to ions or molecules to form hydrated ions or hydrated salts. For example,
Mechanism:
Hydration: It involves the addition of H2O to ions or molecules to form hydrated ions or hydrated salts. For example,
