Product
noun · Chemistry
Definition
A substance formed in a chemical reaction.
Explanation
Products are written on the right of a chemical equation.
Example
Carbon dioxide and water are products of burning methane.
Common confusion
In maths, product also means the result of multiplication.
Related terms
- ReactantA substance that is present at the start of a chemical reaction and is changed by it.
- Chemical equationA representation of a chemical reaction using formulas.
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