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reactant (dict)
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ReactantIn chemistry, the reactants are the substances that exist at the start of a chemical reaction. During the course of a reaction, the reactants form one or more products. In a chemical equation, the reactant is placed to the left of the arrow: Reactant(s) → Product(s) Limiting reactant A limiting reactant is a chemical that stoichiometrically limits the amount of products that can be formed.
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