Chemistry Flashcards: Reactants and Products
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What is a reactant?

In a chemical reaction, substances (elements and/or compounds) called reactants are changed into other substances (compounds and/or elements) called products.

What is a product?

In a chemical reaction, substances (elements and/or compounds) called reactants are changed into other substances (compounds and/or elements) called products.

How do you identify a reactant?

The reactants are written on the left side of a chemical equation.

How do you identify a product?

<p>The products are written on the right side of a chemical equation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a reactant and a product?

<p>Reactants undergo changes to form products; reactants are consumed while products are formed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are everyday examples of reactants and products?

<p>Plants convert carbon dioxide and water into food (glucose) and oxygen through photosynthesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a chemical equation?

<p>A chemical equation is the symbolic representation of a chemical reaction, with reactants on the left and products on the right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you find a reactant?

<p>Reactants are located on the left side of a chemical equation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you find a product?

<p>Products are found on the right side of a chemical equation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Reactants and Products in Chemical Reactions

  • Reactants are substances (elements or compounds) that undergo a chemical change during a reaction.
  • Products are the new substances formed from the transformation of reactants in a chemical reaction.

Identifying Reactants and Products

  • Reactants are located on the left side of a chemical equation, representing the initial substances.
  • Products are found on the right side of a chemical equation, indicating what results from the reaction.

Differences between Reactants and Products

  • Reactants undergo changes during a chemical reaction, leading to the formation of products.
  • Generally, reactants are consumed in the reaction, while products are produced.

Everyday Examples

  • Photosynthesis is a common example where plants convert carbon dioxide and water (reactants) into glucose and oxygen (products), illustrating the critical role of chemical reactions in nature.

Chemical Equations

  • A chemical equation represents a chemical reaction using symbols and formulas, with reactants on the left and products on the right.

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Test your understanding of chemical reactions with these flashcards focused on reactants and products. You'll learn to define both terms and identify them in chemical equations. Perfect for chemistry students seeking to solidify their knowledge!

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