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Chapter 1 of the GSEB Science textb

Chapter 1 of the GSEB Science textbook covers chemical reactions and equations, defining chemical reactions and their signs, and representing them through chemical equations. It discusses balancing equations, types of reactions (combination, decomposition, displacement, double displacement, and redox), and the concepts of exothermic and endothermic reactions. Additionally, it addresses corrosion and rancidity, highlighting their significance in chemistry.

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Chapter 1 of the GSEB Science textb

Chapter 1 of the GSEB Science textbook covers chemical reactions and equations, defining chemical reactions and their signs, and representing them through chemical equations. It discusses balancing equations, types of reactions (combination, decomposition, displacement, double displacement, and redox), and the concepts of exothermic and endothermic reactions. Additionally, it addresses corrosion and rancidity, highlighting their significance in chemistry.

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Chapter 1 of the GSEB Science textbook is **"Chemical Reactions and Equations"**.

Here's a concise summary of the key topics covered in this chapter:

### 1. **Chemical Reactions**


- **Definition**: A process where substances (reactants) are transformed into
new substances (products).
- **Signs of a Chemical Reaction**: Formation of gas, change in color,
temperature change, formation of precipitate, etc.

### 2. **Chemical Equations**


- Representation of chemical reactions using symbols and formulas of the
substances.
- Example: Magnesium reacts with oxygen to form magnesium oxide:
**2Mg + O₂ → 2MgO**

### 3. **Balancing Chemical Equations**


- Ensuring the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the
equation to satisfy the Law of Conservation of Mass.

### 4. **Types of Chemical Reactions**


- **Combination Reaction**: Two or more reactants combine to form a single
product.
Example: \( A + B → AB \)
- **Decomposition Reaction**: A single compound breaks down into two or more
products.
Example: \( AB → A + B \)
- **Displacement Reaction**: One element displaces another from its compound.
Example: \( A + BC → AC + B \)
- **Double Displacement Reaction**: Exchange of ions between two compounds.
Example: \( AB + CD → AD + CB \)
- **Oxidation and Reduction (Redox)**:
- **Oxidation**: Gain of oxygen or loss of electrons.
- **Reduction**: Loss of oxygen or gain of electrons.

### 5. **Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions**


- **Exothermic**: Reactions that release energy (usually heat).
- **Endothermic**: Reactions that absorb energy.

### 6. **Corrosion and Rancidity**


- **Corrosion**: Gradual destruction of metals due to environmental factors
(e.g., rusting of iron).
- **Rancidity**: Spoiling of food containing fats and oils due to oxidation.

This chapter builds the foundation of chemistry by introducing the basics of how
substances interact, transform, and are represented. If you'd like further details
on any section or need help solving equations, just let me know!

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