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Reactant

A starting substance that is consumed during a chemical reaction.

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Rearrangement Reaction

A reaction in which the atoms of a molecule are reorganised to give a structural isomer.

A → A′ (isomer) Dimensionless
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Redox Reaction

A reaction in which electrons are transferred, so that one species is oxidised while another is reduced.

Ox₁ + Red₂ → Red₁ + Ox₂ V
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Reversible Reaction

A reaction that can proceed in both the forward and reverse directions under the same conditions.

A + B ⇌ C + D Dimensionless
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Roasting

The heating of a sulfide ore strongly in a plentiful supply of air to convert it into the oxide.

2MS + 3O₂ → 2MO + 2SO₂ °C