Which state symbol represents the gaseous state of a substance in a chemical equation?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \((g)\)
In a chemical equation, the physical state of a substance is indicated by a state symbol in brackets. \((g)\) represents the gaseous state, so option B is correct. In contrast, \((s)\) represents a solid, \((l)\) a liquid, and \((aq)\) a substance dissolved in water as an aqueous solution.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
\((g)\)
Why is this the correct answer?
In a chemical equation, the physical state of a substance is indicated by a state symbol in brackets. \((g)\) represents the gaseous state, so option B is correct. In contrast, \((s)\) represents a solid, \((l)\) a liquid, and \((aq)\) a substance dissolved in water as an aqueous solution.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: Chemical Substances – Nature and Behaviour. Topic: Chemical Reactions and Equations.