Assertion (A) : Calcium hydroxide reacts slowly with the CO_(2) in air to form a thin layer of CaCO_(3) on the walls. Reason (R) : Decomposition reactions require energy in the form of heat, light or electricity for breaking down the reactants.

Assertion (A) : Calcium hydroxide reacts slowly with the CO_(2) in air

1.	Assertion (A) : Calcium hydroxide reacts slowly with the CO_(2) in air to form a thin layer of CaCO_(3) on the walls. Reason (R) : Decomposition reactions require energy in the form of heat, light or electricity for breaking down the reactants.
Answer» Both (A) and (R) are TRUE and (R) is correct EXPLANATION of the assertion. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of the assertion. (A) is true but (R) is false. (A) is false but (R) is true. Solution :Both STATEMENTS are correct.