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Reaction
A reaction is a process that involves the transformation of one or more substances to form one or more different substances. These substances can be in the...
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A reaction is a process that involves the transformation of one or more substances to form one or more different substances. These substances can be in the...
A reaction is a process that involves the transformation of one or more substances to form one or more different substances. These substances can be in the same phase (e.g., solid, liquid, or gas), or they can be in different phases.
Chemical reactions involve the breaking of chemical bonds between molecules, resulting in the formation of new bonds between different molecules. This can lead to changes in the chemical composition of the substances involved.
For example, when methane (CH₄) burns in oxygen (O₂) to form carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water vapor (H₂O), a chemical reaction takes place. The chemical bonds between the methane and oxygen molecules are broken, resulting in the formation of new bonds between the carbon and oxygen atoms. This process is responsible for the release of energy in a flame and the production of electricity in steam turbines