Hexane is a colourless liquid with a characteristic smell that reacts with chlorine gas in the presence of a catalyst. Chlorohexane is a liquid compound that is formed through the substitution of one hydrogen in the hexane molecule with chlorine. Write the chemical equation for this reaction and explain if it requires balancing. Hydrogen chloride gas is also a product of this chemical reaction. Note: ignore the presence of the catalyst.
States of Matter
The substance that constitutes everything in the universe is known as matter. Matter comprises atoms which in turn are composed of electrons, protons, and neutrons. Different atoms combine together to give rise to molecules that act as a foundation for all kinds of substances. There are five states of matter based on their energies of attraction, namely solid, liquid, gases, plasma, and BEC (Bose-Einstein condensates).
Chemical Reactions and Equations
When a chemical species is transformed into another chemical species it is said to have undergone a chemical reaction. It consists of breaking existing bonds and forming new bonds by changing the position of electrons. These reactions are best explained using a chemical equation.
Hexane is a colourless liquid with a characteristic smell that reacts with chlorine gas in the presence of a catalyst. Chlorohexane is a liquid compound that is formed through the substitution of one hydrogen in the hexane molecule with chlorine.
Write the chemical equation for this reaction and explain if it requires balancing. Hydrogen chloride gas is also a product of this
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