What does the forward arrow in a chemical equation mean?

the reaction proceeds quickly
the reaction is reversible
the reaction yields something
the reaction proceeds slowly

3 answers

The forward arrow in a chemical equation typically indicates that the reaction yields something, meaning it shows the direction in which reactants are converted into products. It signifies that the transformation of reactants to products occurs in that direction. If a reaction is reversible, it is often represented with a double arrow (↔), indicating that the reaction can go in both forward and reverse directions.

just choose a, b, c, or d

c) the reaction yields something.