Question

In a chemical equation, where do the reactants appear?

Answer 1

`underbrace(A+B)_"REACTANTS"rarrC+D`

Explanation:

`A+Brarrunderbrace(C+D)_"PRODUCTS"`

And so the reactants appear on the left hand side of the equation as we face the page. All chemical reactions conserve mass, and conserve charge. What does this mean in the context?