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What is the purpose of writing the notation (aq) in a chemical equation?
What is the purpose of writing the notation (aq) in a chemical equation?
- To indicate the temperature at which the reaction takes place
- To indicate the physical state of the reactant or product
- To indicate that the reactant or product is present as a solution in water (correct)
- To indicate the presence of a catalyst in the reaction
Why are physical states not usually included in a chemical equation?
Why are physical states not usually included in a chemical equation?
- Because they are already implied by the reaction
- Because they are difficult to determine
- Because they are not important in the reaction
- Because they are not necessary to specify the reaction (correct)
What is the symbol used to indicate that water is used in the form of steam in a chemical reaction?
What is the symbol used to indicate that water is used in the form of steam in a chemical reaction?
- (l)
- (g) (correct)
- (aq)
- (s)
What is the purpose of including reaction conditions in a chemical equation?
What is the purpose of including reaction conditions in a chemical equation?
What is the purpose of balancing a chemical equation?
What is the purpose of balancing a chemical equation?
What is the notation used to indicate that a reactant or product is present in its solid state?
What is the notation used to indicate that a reactant or product is present in its solid state?
What is the purpose of including state symbols in a chemical equation?
What is the purpose of including state symbols in a chemical equation?
Why is it necessary to specify the physical state of water in a chemical equation?
Why is it necessary to specify the physical state of water in a chemical equation?
What is the notation used to indicate that a reactant or product is present in its gaseous state?
What is the notation used to indicate that a reactant or product is present in its gaseous state?
Why is it important to balance a chemical equation?
Why is it important to balance a chemical equation?
