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What is the difference between a reactant and a product in a chemical equation? (Science question)

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At the end of the chemical reaction, reactants are usually consumed and are transformed into a new substance. On the other hand, products are end points of chemical reactions, and they are produced at the end of the process. In a chemical equation, reactants are commonly placed on the right side of the arrow.

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