What do the four state symbols in chemical equations mean?
(s): solid(l): liquid(g): gas(aq): aqueous, dissolved in water
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What do the four state symbols in chemical equations mean?
(s): solid(l): liquid(g): gas(aq): aqueous, dissolved in waterWhere is a state symbol written in a chemical equation?
In brackets immediately after the substance’s formula.
How do you choose the state symbol for a reactant or product?
Identify its actual physical state under the specified reaction conditions.