Balance the following chemical equation:
$Fe(s) + H_2O(g) \rightarrow Fe_3O_4(s) + H_2(g)$

The coating formed on the metals such as iron, silver, and copper after corrosion will be:

Give reasons for the following:
$(i)$ All decomposition reactions are endothermic reactions.
$(ii)$ Colour of copper sulphate solution changes when an iron nail is dipped in it.
$(iii)$ Respiration is an exothermic reaction.

$A$ metal $P$,when exposed to moist air for a longer period of time,loses its shiny brown surface and gains a green coat. Why has this happened? Identify the metal. Write the name and chemical formula of this green-coloured compound. List two ways to prevent this process.

$A$ small amount of quicklime is added to water in a beaker.
$(a)$ Name and define the type of reaction that has taken place.
$(b)$ Write the balanced chemical equation for the above reaction. Write the chemical name of the product obtained.
$(c)$ State two observations that you will make in the reaction.

$2 \, g$ of ferrous sulphate crystals are heated in a boiling tube.
$(i)$ State the colour of ferrous sulphate crystals both before heating and after heating.
$(ii)$ Name the gases produced during heating.
$(iii)$ Write the chemical equation for the reaction.