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Chemical Reaction and Equations

NIOS · Class 10 · Science & Tech

Summary of Chemical Reaction and Equations for NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Chemical changes produce new substances, while physical changes are temporary and can return to the original form. A chemical equation gives a short symbolic description of a reaction, with reactants on the left, products on the right, and an arrow showing the change. Balancing a chemical equation i

Key Concepts

A chemical equation is a symbolic

A chemical equation is a symbolic way to write a chemical reaction. Reactants are written on the left, products on the right, and + is used when there

A balanced equation has the same

A balanced equation has the same number of atoms of each element on both sides of the arrow. It obeys the law of conservation of mass.

An equation with unequal numbers

An equation with unequal numbers of atoms on the two sides is called a skeletal chemical equation. For example, Mg + O2 -> MgO is skeletal.

Balancing is done by changing only

Balancing is done by changing only coefficients, not subscripts. The simplest whole-number coefficients are used.

A single product is formed from

A single product is formed from two or more reactants. Examples include 2Mg + O2 -> 2MgO and CaO + H2O -> Ca(OH)2.

Learning Objectives

  • Write chemical equations using symbols and formulae
  • Balance chemical equations using the hit and trial method
  • Explain the importance of a balanced chemical equation
  • Relate balanced equations to mole, mass, and volume
  • Classify reactions as combination, decomposition, displacement, or double displacement

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