Hydrolysis

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Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction or process in which a chemical compound reacts with water.[1][2] This is the type of reaction that is used to break down polymers into many smaller units. In this reaction always water is added to the chemical compound.

Hydrolysis of a hydrated Al3+ ion
Hydrolysis of a hydrated Al3+ ion

[edit] References

  1. Compendium of Chemical Terminology, hydrolysis, accessed 2007-01-23.
  2. Compendium of Chemical Terminology, solvolysis, accessed 2007-01-23.