Why doesn't a reaction appear for the elements I selected?

This tool contains a database of common, primarily simple binary reactions (direct combination of two elements). Not all elements react directly, some require specific conditions (heat, pressure, catalysts), some form multiple products, and others only react in complex ways not covered here. Noble gases, for example, rarely react directly. The tool focuses on predictable, introductory reaction types.

Why is Chlorine shown as Cl₂ in the equation?

Several non-metal elements exist naturally as diatomic molecules (molecules with two atoms) under standard conditions. These include Hydrogen (H₂), Nitrogen (N₂), Oxygen (O₂), Fluorine (F₂), Chlorine (Cl₂), Bromine (Br₂), and Iodine (I₂). The explorer uses these diatomic forms as reactants where appropriate to show chemically accurate balanced equations.

Can I see reactions between compounds?

Currently, the Reaction Explorer focuses on direct reactions between two elements to form simple binary compounds. Reactions involving compounds as reactants (like acid-base or precipitation reactions) are not included in this version.

Chemical Reaction Explorer | Predict Binary Reactions

No common direct reaction found between these elements in our database, or the reaction is very complex/requires specific conditions not covered here.

This explorer focuses on predicting simple binary compound formation.

Chemical Reaction Explorer

Select Reactants

Potential Reaction

Select Reactants

Periodic Table Element Selector

Potential Reaction