Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Chemical Calculations (Section 3 - No. 31)
What is a 'side reaction'?
A reaction that produces the desired product.
A reaction that consumes reactants without producing the desired product.
A reaction that only occurs at high temperatures.
A reaction that only occurs when a catalyst is present.
Explanation
A side reaction is a reaction that occurs simultaneously with the main reaction, leading to formation of byproducts.
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