What do state symbols such as \((s)\), \((l)\), \((g)\), and \((aq)\) indicate in a chemical equation?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: The physical states of reactants and products
State symbols specify the physical states of substances: \((s)\) means solid, \((l)\) liquid, \((g)\) gas, and \((aq)\) a substance in aqueous solution. For example, \(\mathrm{H_2O(l)}\) is liquid water, whereas \(\mathrm{H_2O(g)}\) is water vapour. These symbols do not indicate the reaction time or rate.
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The physical states of reactants and products
Why is this the correct answer?
State symbols specify the physical states of substances: \((s)\) means solid, \((l)\) liquid, \((g)\) gas, and \((aq)\) a substance in aqueous solution. For example, \(\mathrm{H_2O(l)}\) is liquid water, whereas \(\mathrm{H_2O(g)}\) is water vapour. These symbols do not indicate the reaction time or rate.
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.
