Download App

P-1 Chemical reactions and equations — Science STD 10 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceP-1 Chemical reactions and equations5 Marks
Question
Explain the term reactant product giving examples.
✓

Answer

  1. The substance which undergoes bond breaking while taking part in a chemical reaction is called reactant.
  2. The substance formed as a result of a chemical reaction by formation of new bonds is called product.
  3. Example: In a chemical reaction, the formation of carbon dioxide gas takes place by combustion of coal in air. In this reaction, coal (carbon) and oxygen (from air) are the reactants while carbon dioxide is the product.

Need a full question paper?

Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.

Start Generating Free

Explore more

More "Answer the following questions: [5 M]" from P-1 Chemical reactions and equations→P-1 Chemical reactions and equations — all question types→Science STD 10 question papers→Maharashtra Board STD 10 question papers→Maharashtra Board question paper generator→

Similar questions

Write short notes: Lamarckism.
→
Explain with examples types of asexual reproduction in unicellular organism.
→
How does phototropism occur in a plant stem (or shoot)? Explain with the help of labelled diagrams.
→
Identify the law shown in Fig. 1.7 and state the three respective laws. (Practice Activity Sheet –3)
Maharashtra Board Class 10 Science Solutions Part 1 Chapter 1 Gravitation 30
→
Explain with diagram step-by-step energy conversion in Power plant based on wind energy.
→
You are given an organic compound having the molecular formula $C_3H_8.$ Give the name and formula of the compound formed:
  1. When one H atom of $C_3H_8$ is replaced by a $Cl$ atom.
  2. When one H atom of $C_3H_8$ is replaced by a $OH$ group.
  3. When one H atom of $C_3H_8$ is replaced by a $CHO$ group.
  4. When one H atom of $C_3H_8$ is replaced by a $COOH$ group.
  5. When two H atoms joined to the middle carbon atom of $C_3H_8$ are replaced by one O atom.
→
Give the various functions of brain.
→
What is hydroelectricity? Explain the basic principle of generation of hydroelectricity with the help of a labelled diagram.
→
A man bought a device X which could cook pulses, vegetables and rice without using any fuel like wood, coal, kerosene or LPG, etc. This device did not work at night. It also took a lot of time for cooking.
  1. Name the device X.
  2. What is the source of energy which cooks food in this device?
  3. What is the name of the process which traps energy in this device?
  4. State one advantage (other than saving on fuel) or using such a device for cooking food.
→
Why does menstruation occur? Describe the menstrual cycle in human females (or women).
→