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.