What is the function of the arrow that is given between the reactants and products in a chemical reaction.

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Reaction arrows are used to describe the state or progress of a reaction. The chemical reaction arrow is one straight arrow pointing from reactant(s) to product(s) and by-products, sometimes along with side products.

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