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What is a chemical equation? Explain with the help of an example.

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What is a chemical equation? Explain with the help of an example.

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The method of representing a chemical reaction using the symbols and formulae of the substances involved is called a chemical equation.

Example: Zinc metal reacts with dilute sulphuric acid to form zinc sulphate and hydrogen gas. This equation is written as:

\[\ce{Zn_{(s)} + H2SO4_{(aq)} -> ZnSO4_{(aq)} + H2_{(g)}}\]

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Chapter 1: Chemical Reactions and Equations - Exercise 1 [Page 29]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10
Chapter 1 Chemical Reactions and Equations
Exercise 1 | Q 18. (a) | Page 29

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