Question

EX.Q.2.Write answer to the following.
C. Explain the term reactant and product giving examples.

Answer 1

1. The substances which undergoes bond breacking while taking part in a chemical reaction is called reactant.

2. The substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction byg formation of new bonds is called product.

3. 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 product
$C+O_2\stackrel{△}{\to }C{O}_2\left(g\right)\left(reac\tan t\right)\left(product\right)$