Question

what are the reactants in a chemical formula? (1 point)
○ the atoms left over after the formation of the new substance
○ the atoms after the chemical reaction, found on the right side of the equation
○ the atoms prior to the chemical reaction, found on the left side of the equation
○ the substance created by chemical change

Explanation:

In a chemical equation, reactants are the starting substances. They are present before the chemical reaction occurs and are located on the left - hand side of the chemical equation.

Answer:

the atoms prior to the chemical reaction, found on the left side of the equation