The substance which take part in a chemical reaction is called __________.
A
product
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B
reactant
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C
catalyst
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D
reagent
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Solution
The correct option is B reactant A chemical equation shows the result of a chemical change in which the reactants and products are represented by symbols.
Reactants are substances that change to form products during the course of a chemical reaction
So, the substance which takes part in a chemical reaction is called a reactant.