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Question
What do you understand by 'chemical reaction'?
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Solution
A chemical reaction is the process of breaking the chemical bonds of the reacting substances (reactants) and making new bonds to form new substances (products).
A chemical change or chemical reaction occurs when particles collide. Collisions occur when reactants are in close contact or by supply of energy.
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