Symbol
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Meaning
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+
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used to separate one reactant or product from another
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used to separate the reactants from the products - it is pronounced "yields" or "produces" when the equation is read
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used when the reaction can proceed in both directions - this is called an equilibrium arrow
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(g)
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indicates that the substance is in a gaseous state
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an alternative way of representing a substance in a gaseous state
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(s)
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indicates that the substance is in a solid state
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an alternative way of representing a substance in a solid state
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(aq)
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indicates that the substance is dissolved in water - the aq comes from aqueous
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indicates that heat is applied to make the reaction proceed
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cry
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Crystal
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