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Explain the term reactant and product giving examples.

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i. The substances taking part in chemical reaction are called reactants.
ii. The substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction by formation of new bonds are called products.
iii. Examples :
a. Formation of carbon dioxide gas by combustion of coal in air is a chemical reaction. In this reaction, coal (carbon) and oxygen (from air) are the reactants while carbon dioxide is the product.
b. Decomposition of calcium carbonate by heating to form calcium oxide and carbon dioxide is a chemical reaction. In this reaction, calcium carbonate is the reactant while calcium oxide and carbon dioxide are the products.
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TARGET PUBLICATION-CHEMICAL REACTIONS AND EQUATIONS-Answer the following
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  2. Define the term Chemical reaction

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  3. Explain the term reactant and product giving examples.

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  7. Balance the following equation stepwise. HaS2O(l)rarr H2SO(4(l))

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  8. Balance the following equation stepwise. SO(2(g))+H2S((aq))rarrS((s...

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  9. Balance the following equation stepwise. Ag((s))+HCl((aq))rarrAgCld...

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  10. Balance the following equation stepwise. NaOH((aq))+H2SO(4(aq))rarrN...

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  11. What are the types of chemical reactions in accordance with the natur...

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  12. Define the following/write notes: Balanced Equation

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  13. Define the following/write notes: Combination Reation

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  14. Define the following/write notes: Decomposition Reaction.

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  15. Define the following/write notes: Displacement Reaction

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  17. Define the following/write notes: Endothermic Reaction

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  18. Define the following/write notes: Exothermic Reaction

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  19. How is biogas formed? State its use.

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