What is the difference between the terms ‘hydrolysis’ and ‘hydration’?
Hydrolysis is defined as a chemical reaction in which hydrogen and hydroxide ions (H+ and OH- ions) of water molecule react with a compound to form products. For example:
CaO + H2O → Ca (OH) 2
Hydration is defined as the addition of one or more water molecules to ions or molecules to form hydrated compounds. For example:
CuSO4 + 5H2O → CuSO4.5H2O