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Chemical Reactions and Equations

Karnataka Board · Class 10 · Science

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1. Chemical Equations and Balancing

  • Chemical equation represents a chemical reaction using chemical formulae
  • Word equation: Reactants → Products (example: Magnesium + Oxygen → Magnesium oxide)
  • Skeletal equation uses chemical formulae but may be unbalanced
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2. Types of Chemical Reactions

  • Five main types: Combination, Decomposition, Displacement, Double Displacement, Redox
  • Combination: A + B → AB (two or more reactants form single product)
  • Decomposition: AB → A + B (single reactant breaks into multiple products)
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3. Oxidation and Reduction (Redox Reactions)

  • Oxidation: Addition of oxygen OR removal of hydrogen OR loss of electrons
  • Reduction: Removal of oxygen OR addition of hydrogen OR gain of electrons
  • Redox reactions involve both oxidation and reduction simultaneously
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4. Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions

  • Exothermic reactions: Release energy (heat) during reaction
  • Endothermic reactions: Absorb energy (heat) during reaction
  • Most combination and combustion reactions are exothermic

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A chemical reaction occurs whenChemical equations represent reactions using symbolsTwo or more substances combineA single compound breaks down intoA more reactive element displaces

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