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Symbols Used in Chemical Equations. Symbol Meaning. Symbol Meaning → . Symbol Meaning → “yields”; This indicates the result of a reaction. →. ←. Symbol Meaning → “yields”; This indicates the result of a reaction. →. ←. Symbol Meaning
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Symbol Meaning → “yields”; This indicates the result of a reaction.
→ ← Symbol Meaning → “yields”; This indicates the result of a reaction.
→ ← Symbol Meaning → “yields”; This indicates the result of a reaction. This indicates a reversible reaction.
→ ← ↓ Symbol Meaning → “yields”; This indicates the result of a reaction. This indicates a reversible reaction. (s) or
→ ← ↓ Symbol Meaning → “yields”; This indicates the result of a reaction. This indicates a reversible reaction. (s) or The reactant or product is a solid.
→ ← ↓ Symbol Meaning → “yields”; This indicates the result of a reaction. This indicates a reversible reaction. (s) or The reactant or product is a solid. The arrow is usually used for products and not reactants
→ ← ↓ Symbol Meaning → “yields”; This indicates the result of a reaction. This indicates a reversible reaction. (s) or The reactant or product is a solid. (l)
→ ← ↓ Symbol Meaning → “yields”; This indicates the result of a reaction. This indicates a reversible reaction. (s) or The reactant or product is a solid. (l) The reactant or product is a liquid.
→ ← ↓ Symbol Meaning → “yields”; This indicates the result of a reaction. This indicates a reversible reaction. (s) or The reactant or product is a solid. (l) The reactant or product is a liquid. (g) or ↑
→ ← ↓ Symbol Meaning → “yields”; This indicates the result of a reaction. This indicates a reversible reaction. (s) or The reactant or product is a solid. (l) The reactant or product is a liquid. (g) or The reactant or product is a gas. ↑
→ ← ↓ Symbol Meaning → “yields”; This indicates the result of a reaction. This indicates a reversible reaction. (s) or The reactant or product is a solid. (l) The reactant or product is a liquid. (g) or The reactant or product is a gas. ↑ The arrow is usually used for products and not reactants
→ ← ↓ Symbol Meaning → “yields”; This indicates the result of a reaction. This indicates a reversible reaction. (s) or The reactant or product is a solid. (l) The reactant or product is a liquid. (g) or The reactant or product is a gas. (aq) ↑
→ ← ↓ Symbol Meaning → “yields”; This indicates the result of a reaction. This indicates a reversible reaction. (s) or The reactant or product is a solid. (l) The reactant or product is a liquid. (g) or The reactant or product is a gas. (aq) The reactant or product is dissolved in water. ↑
→ ← ↓ Symbol Meaning → “yields”; This indicates the result of a reaction. This indicates a reversible reaction. (s) or The reactant or product is a solid. (l) The reactant or product is a liquid. (g) or The reactant or product is a gas. (aq) The reactant or product is dissolved in water. or ↑ heat → → Δ
→ ← ↓ Symbol Meaning → “yields”; This indicates the result of a reaction. This indicates a reversible reaction. (s) or The reactant or product is a solid. (l) The reactant or product is a liquid. (g) or The reactant or product is a gas. (aq) The reactant or product is dissolved in water. or The reactants are heated. ↑ heat → → Δ
→ ← ↓ Symbol Meaning → “yields”; This indicates the result of a reaction. This indicates a reversible reaction. (s) or The reactant or product is a solid. (l) The reactant or product is a liquid. (g) or The reactant or product is a gas. (aq) The reactant or product is dissolved in water. or The reactants are heated. ↑ heat → → Δ pressure →
→ ← ↓ Symbol Meaning → “yields”; This indicates the result of a reaction. This indicates a reversible reaction. (s) or The reactant or product is a solid. (l) The reactant or product is a liquid. (g) or The reactant or product is a gas. (aq) The reactant or product is dissolved in water. or The reactants are heated. The reaction is carried out at high pressure. ↑ heat → → Δ pressure →
→ ← ↓ Symbol Meaning → “yields”; This indicates the result of a reaction. This indicates a reversible reaction. (s) or The reactant or product is a solid. (l) The reactant or product is a liquid. (g) or The reactant or product is a gas. (aq) The reactant or product is dissolved in water. or The reactants are heated. The reaction is carried out at high pressure. ↑ heat → → Δ pressure → 0° C →
→ ← ↓ Symbol Meaning → “yields”; This indicates the result of a reaction. This indicates a reversible reaction. (s) or The reactant or product is a solid. (l) The reactant or product is a liquid. (g) or The reactant or product is a gas. (aq) The reactant or product is dissolved in water. or The reactants are heated. The reaction is carried out at high pressure. The reaction is carried out at 0° C. ↑ heat → → Δ pressure → 0° C →
→ ← ↓ Symbol Meaning → “yields”; This indicates the result of a reaction. This indicates a reversible reaction. (s) or The reactant or product is a solid. (l) The reactant or product is a liquid. (g) or The reactant or product is a gas. (aq) The reactant or product is dissolved in water. or The reactants are heated. The reaction is carried out at high pressure. The reaction is carried out at 0° C. ↑ heat → → Δ pressure → 0° C → MnO2 →
→ ← ↓ Symbol Meaning → “yields”; This indicates the result of a reaction. This indicates a reversible reaction. (s) or The reactant or product is a solid. (l) The reactant or product is a liquid. (g) or The reactant or product is a gas. (aq) The reactant or product is dissolved in water. or The reactants are heated. The reaction is carried out at high pressure. The reaction is carried out at 0° C. The reaction is carried out with a catalyst (MnO2). ↑ heat → → Δ pressure → 0° C → MnO2 →
For example: In the reaction:
For example: In the reaction: Zn (s)
For example: In the reaction: Zn (s) + HCl (aq)
For example: In the reaction: Zn (s) + HCl (aq) →
For example: In the reaction: Zn (s) + HCl (aq) → Zn2+ (aq)
For example: In the reaction: Zn (s) + HCl (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Cl– (aq)
For example: In the reaction: Zn (s) + HCl (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Cl– (aq) + H2 (g)
For example: In the reaction: Zn (s) + HCl (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Cl– (aq) + H2 (g) We read this as –
For example: In the reaction: Zn (s) + HCl (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Cl– (aq) + H2 (g) We read this as – Solid zinc
For example: In the reaction: Zn (s) + HCl (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Cl– (aq) + H2 (g) We read this as – Solid zinc
For example: In the reaction: Zn (s) + HCl (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Cl– (aq) + H2 (g) We read this as – Solid zinc
For example: In the reaction: Zn (s) + HCl (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Cl– (aq) + H2 (g) We read this as – Solid zinc and hydrochloric acid in water
For example: In the reaction: Zn (s) + HCl (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Cl– (aq) + H2 (g) We read this as – Solid zinc and hydrochloric acid in water
For example: In the reaction: Zn (s) + HCl (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Cl– (aq) + H2 (g) We read this as – Solid zinc and hydrochloric acid in water
For example: In the reaction: Zn (s) + HCl (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Cl– (aq) + H2 (g) We read this as – Solid zinc and hydrochloric acid in water react to form zinc ion with a 2+ charge in water
For example: In the reaction: Zn (s) + HCl (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Cl– (aq) + H2 (g) We read this as – Solid zinc and hydrochloric acid in water react to form zinc ion with a 2+ charge in water
For example: In the reaction: Zn (s) + HCl (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Cl– (aq) + H2 (g) We read this as – Solid zinc and hydrochloric acid in water react to form zinc ion with a 2+ charge in water
For example: In the reaction: Zn (s) + HCl (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Cl– (aq) + H2 (g) We read this as – Solid zinc and hydrochloric acid in water react to form zinc ion with a 2+ charge in water, chloride ion with a 1– charge in water
For example: In the reaction: Zn (s) + HCl (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Cl– (aq) + H2 (g) We read this as – Solid zinc and hydrochloric acid in water react to form zinc ion with a 2+ charge in water, chloride ion with a 1– charge in water
For example: In the reaction: Zn (s) + HCl (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Cl– (aq) + H2 (g) We read this as – Solid zinc and hydrochloric acid in water react to form zinc ion with a 2+ charge in water, chloride ion with a 1– charge in water
For example: In the reaction: Zn (s) + HCl (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Cl– (aq) + H2 (g) We read this as – Solid zinc and hydrochloric acid in water react to form zinc ion with a 2+ charge in water, chloride ion with a 1– charge in water, and hydrogen gas.
For example: In the reaction: Zn (s) + HCl (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Cl– (aq) + H2 (g) We read this as – Solid zinc and hydrochloric acid in water react to form zinc ion with a 2+ charge in water, chloride ion with a 1– charge in water, and hydrogen gas.
For example: In the reaction: Zn (s) + HCl (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Cl– (aq) + H2 (g) We read this as – Solid zinc and hydrochloric acid in water react to form zinc ion with a 2+ charge in water, chloride ion with a 1– charge in water, and hydrogen gas.
For example: In the reaction: Zn (s) + HCl (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Cl– (aq) + H2 (g) We read this as – Solid zinc and hydrochloric acid in water react to form zinc ion with a 2+ charge in water, chloride ion with a 1– charge in water, and hydrogen gas. We also need to balance the equation.