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What is the process of hydrolysis?
What is the process of hydrolysis?
- The separation of water from a compound
- The breakdown of a compound by reacting with water (correct)
- The conversion of water into a compound
- The combination of a compound with water
Which of the following best describes the outcome of hydrolysis?
Which of the following best describes the outcome of hydrolysis?
- Conversion of liquid water into a gaseous state
- Conversion of one compound into another compound by separating water
- Formation of smaller molecules from a larger one by adding water (correct)
- Formation of larger molecules from smaller ones by adding water
What role does water play in the process of hydrolysis?
What role does water play in the process of hydrolysis?
- Water acts as a catalyst, speeding up the breakdown process
- Water acts as an inhibitor, preventing the breakdown of the compound
- Water acts as a solvent, dissolving the compound
- Water acts as a reactant, breaking down the compound (correct)
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