reaction to complete the following questions #7 and #8:  CaCl2 (s) + H2O (l) → CaO (s) + 2 HCl (aq) + heat 7. Classify the reaction as exothermic or endothermic.  8. State how each of the following changes would affect the rate of the reaction. Explain why the  rate would change if it does. a) Place the reaction in a beaker of ice water b) Add some H2O (l)  c) Add some HCl (aq) d) Add a catalyst

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Use the following balanced chemical reaction to complete the following questions #7 and #8: 
CaCl2 (s) + H2O (l) → CaO (s) + 2 HCl (aq) + heat
7. Classify the reaction as exothermic or endothermic. 
8. State how each of the following changes would affect the rate of the reaction. Explain why the 
rate would change if it does.
a) Place the reaction in a beaker of ice water
b) Add some H2O (l) 
c) Add some HCl (aq)
d) Add a catalyst

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