Write a balanced chemical equation for each of the following reactions and also classify them.
$(a)$ Lead acetate solution is treated with dilute hydrochloric acid to form lead chloride and acetic acid solution.
$(b)$ $A$ piece of sodium metal is added to absolute ethanol to form sodium ethoxide and hydrogen gas.

Write true or false for the following statement:
The thermal decomposition reaction of calcium sulphate (gypsum) is used in black and white photography.

Which of the following are exothermic processes?
$(i)$ Reaction of water with quick lime
$(ii)$ Dilution of an acid
$(iii)$ Evaporation of water
$(iv)$ Sublimation of camphor (crystals)

By which method/process is ammonia gas manufactured?

Grapes hanging on the plant do not ferment,but after being plucked from the plant,they can be fermented. Under what conditions do these grapes ferment? Is it a chemical or a physical change?

$A$ magnesium ribbon is burnt in oxygen to give a white compound $X$ accompanied by emission of light. If the burning ribbon is now placed in an atmosphere of nitrogen,it continues to burn and forms a compound $Y.$
$(a)$ Write the chemical formulae of $X$ and $Y.$
$(b)$ Write a balanced chemical equation,when $X$ is dissolved in water.