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What are reactants? Explain with the help of example.

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What are reactants? Explain with the help of example.

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  1. The substances taking part in chemical reaction are called reactants.
  2. E.g. Formation of carbon dioxide gas by combustion of coal in air is a chemical reaction. In this reaction, coal (carbon) and oxygen (from air) are the reactants while carbon dioxide is the product.
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Chapter 3: Chemical reactions and equations - Solve the following Questions [Page 27]

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SCERT Maharashtra Science and Technology Part 1 [English] Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 3 Chemical reactions and equations
Solve the following Questions | Q 2 (i) | Page 27

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