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Reaction Mixture

Definition

A reaction mixture refers to the collection of substances present in a chemical reaction. This includes reactants, products, and any other substances that are present but do not participate directly in the reaction (like catalysts).

Related terms

Reactants: The substances that start a chemical reaction.

Products: The substances that are produced by a chemical reaction.

Catalyst: A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction but is not consumed in the process.

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  • AP Chemistry - 6.4 Heat Capacity and Calorimetry

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