P-1 Chemical reactions and equations — Science STD 10 — Question
Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceP-1 Chemical reactions and equations5 Marks
Question
Explain the term reactant product giving examples.
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Answer
The substance which undergoes bond breaking while taking part in a chemical reaction is called reactant.
The substance formed as a result of a chemical reaction by formation of new bonds is called product.
Example: In a chemical reaction, the formation of carbon dioxide gas takes place by combustion of coal in air. In this reaction, coal (carbon) and oxygen (from air) are the reactants while carbon dioxide is the product.
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