Chemistry Vocabulary Flashcards

Reactants and Products in Chemical Reactions

• Reactants are the starting substances in a chemical reaction, represented by formulas on the left side of the chemical equation.
• The arrow symbol (→) indicates the direction of the reaction, showing the transformation from reactants to products.
• Understanding reactants is crucial for predicting how substances will interact in a reaction.

Products

• Products are the substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction, shown by formulas on the right side of the arrow symbol.
• The identification of products helps in understanding the outcome and efficiency of a chemical reaction.
• Knowledge of both reactants and products is essential for balancing chemical equations and understanding stoichiometry.

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