Chemical Symbols for States of Matter

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What does the symbol FeCl₃ mean when it is above the arrow in a chemical equation?

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It indicates a catalyst.

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What symbol is used for a gaseous product?

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(g) is used to denote a gaseous product.

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What symbol means 'yields' or 'produces'?

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The symbol '→' indicates yields or produces.

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What symbol is used for a liquid reactant?

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(l) is used to denote a liquid reactant.

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What symbol is used for a substance dissolved in water?

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(aq) indicates a substance that is aqueous or dissolved in water.

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What does the symbol (s) represent in a chemical equation?

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(s) represents a solid state of matter.

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What does the symbol (l) represent in a chemical equation?

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(l) represents a liquid state of matter.

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What does the symbol (g) represent in a chemical equation?

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(g) represents a gaseous state of matter.

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What does the symbol (aq) indicate in a chemical equation?

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(aq) indicates that a substance is dissolved in water.

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What does the symbol ↓ indicate in a chemical equation?

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↓ indicates the formation of a precipitate.