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Explain the term reactant and product giving examples.

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Explain the term reactant and product giving examples. 

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Reactant: The substance which take part in a chemical reaction are called reactants.
Product: the substance which forms as a result of chemical reaction is called products.
The new substance produced as a result of chemical reaction is called products.
For example: When two sodium atoms react with two chlorine atoms(reactants), they give a completely new compound (product) i.e. sodium chloride (two atoms).
\[2Na + C l_2 \to 2NaCl\]
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Chapter 3: Chemical reactions and equations - Exercise [Page 45]

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Balbharati Science and Technology 1 [English] Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 3 Chemical reactions and equations
Exercise | Q 2. c. | Page 45

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