Question

what are the limitations of a chemical equation ?

Answer 1

Limitations of chemical equations are:

1. It does not indicate the conditions of reaction, i.e., it gives no idea about the pressure, temperature, concentration, presence of catalyst, etc. under which the reaction may occur,

2. It does not indicate whether the reaction is fast or slow.

3. Some reactions occur with explosion. This is not indicated by the chemical equation.

4. It does not tell about the actual amount of the reactants consumed or products formed. It gives only ratio.