Question

Identify any ten chemical reactions taking place around you and try to write the

corresponding balanced chemical equations yourself.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The ten chemical reactions taking place around us are:

(1) The rusting of iron:

Fe + O2 + H2O → Fe2O3.xH2O

(2) Photosynthesis:

6 CO2(g) + 6 H2O(l) + Energy → C6H12O6(s) + 6 O2(g)

(3) Acid-Base Neutralization (like in case of acidity in the stomach)

NaHCO3(s) + HCl (aq) → NaCl (s) + CO2 (g) + H2O (l)

(4) Burning of carbon:

C + O2 → CO2

(5) Aerobic Respiration:

C6H12O6 (s) + 6 O2 (g) → 6 CO2 (g) + 6 H2O (l) + energy

(6) Anaerobic Respiration:

C6H12O6 (s) → 2 C2H5OH(aq) + 2 CO2 (g) + Energy

(7) Combustion of octane in engines:

2 C8H10 (l) + 21 O2 (g) → 16 CO2 (g) + 10 H2O (g)

(8) The formation of the ozone layer:

3 O2 (g) → 2 O3 (g)

(9) Tarnishing of Silver:

Ag (s) + S (s) → AgS (s)

(10) Copper vessels turn green on exposing to moist air:

2Cu(s) + H2O (l) + CO2(g) + O2(g) → Cu(OH)2(s) + CuCO3(s)

Explanation: