Direction of Reaction

Definition

The direction of reaction refers to whether a chemical reaction proceeds forward towards products (forward direction) or backwards towards reactants (reverse direction).

Related terms

Reactant: A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a reaction.

Product:

A substance obtained from another substance through chemical change.

Reversible Reaction:

A chemical reaction where the reactants form products that, in turn, react together to give the reactants back.