Flipping Reactions
Definition
Flipping reactions in chemistry refers to reversing the direction of a chemical reaction. This changes the products into reactants and vice versa.
Analogy
Think of flipping reactions like flipping a pancake. When you flip it, the side that was facing down is now up, and what was up is now down. Similarly, when you flip a reaction, what were products become reactants and vice versa.
Related terms
Reversible Reaction: A chemical reaction where the reactants form products, which can then convert back into the original reactants.
Reactant: The substances present at the start of a chemical reaction.
Product: The substances that are formed during a chemical reaction.
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