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Chapter 1: Chemical Reactions and Equations

Introduction

• A chemical reaction is a process in which the chemical bonds between atoms are broken and new bonds are formed, resulting in the formation of new substances.
• Chemical equations are used to represent chemical reactions.

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Types of Chemical Reactions

1. Combination Reaction

   • When two or more reactants combine to form a single product.
   • General form:
     A + B → AB
   • Example:
     2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O (Formation of water)

2. Decomposition Reaction

   • A single reactant breaks down into two or more products.
   • General form:
     AB → A + B
   • Example:
     2HgO → 2Hg + O₂ (Decomposition of mercury oxide)

3. Displacement Reaction

   • A more reactive element displaces a less reactive element from its compound.
   • General form:
     A + BC → AC + B
   • Example:
     Zn + CuSO₄ → ZnSO₄ + Cu (Zinc displaces copper)

4. Double Displacement Reaction

   • Two compounds react by exchanging their ions to form two new compounds.
   • General form:
     AB + CD → AD + CB
   • Example:
     NaCl + AgNO₃ → NaNO₃ + AgCl (Precipitation reaction)

5. Exothermic Reaction

   • A reaction that releases heat energy.
   • Example:
     CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O + Heat (Combustion of methane)

6. Endothermic Reaction

   • A reaction that absorbs heat energy.
   • Example:
     N₂ + O₂ + Heat → 2NO (Formation of nitrogen monoxide)

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Balancing Chemical Equations

• Law of Conservation of Mass: Mass can neither be created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction. Therefore, the number of atoms of each element must be the same on both sides of the chemical equation.
• Steps for balancing:
  1. Write the unbalanced equation.
  2. Count the number of atoms of each element on both sides.
  3. Add coefficients to balance the number of atoms.
  4. Make sure the equation has the simplest whole number ratios.

Example:

Unbalanced equation:
H₂ + O₂ → H₂O

Balanced equation:
2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O

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Acids, Bases, and Salts

• Acids are substances that release H⁺ ions in water.
  • Example: HCl (hydrochloric acid), H₂SO₄ (sulfuric acid)
• Bases are substances that release OH⁻ ions in water.
  • Example: NaOH (sodium hydroxide), Ca(OH)₂ (calcium hydroxide)
• Salts are compounds formed when acids react with bases.
  • Example: NaCl (formed from NaOH and HCl)

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Applications of Chemical Reactions

1. Photosynthesis:
   Plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce glucose and oxygen.
   6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Light → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂

2. Rusting of Iron:
   Iron reacts with oxygen and moisture in the air to form iron oxide (rust).
   4Fe + 3O₂ + 6H₂O → 4Fe(OH)₃

3. Combustion:
   Combustion reactions are exothermic and release energy in the form of heat and light.
   Example: The burning of fuels like coal, natural gas, etc.

4. Tanning of Leather:
   Chemical reactions are used to convert animal hides into leather, preserving them.

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Conclusion

Chemical reactions are fundamental to both natural and industrial processes. Balancing chemical equations ensures that mass is conserved, and understanding the different types of reactions helps in applying chemistry to real-world situations.