Definition of Chemical Reaction



Chemical reactions are such processes that lead to transforming a set of chemical substances into other substances. It was thought initially that the chemical reactions involve only those changes which are brought about by the positions of electrons, either the electrons are involved in the forming or breaking of the bonds present between the atoms of the same or different kinds.

 


These chemical reactions are represented with the help of chemical equations. Those substances which are initially taking place in the chemical reaction are termed as reactants whereas the resulting molecules are called the products.

 

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