What is a Chemical Equation? Just as the atoms of various elements are represented by symbols and the chemical compounds by formulae, in the same manner, a chemical reaction (a chemical change that the matter undergoes) is represented by means of a chemical equation. A chemical equation is a shorthand expression for a chemical reaction in terms of the symbols and formulae of the reacting substances (reactants) and the products formed. Steps in writing a Chemical Equation: In order to write a chemical equation, proceed as follows- (i) Write down the formulae of the reactants, separating them by a plus … Continue reading Chemical Equation