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The Δ symbol in a chemical equation means _____.

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heat is supplied to the reaction

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Answer:

The Δ symbol in a chemical equation means energy in form of heat is provided to the system.

Step-by-step explanation:

When the Δ symbol is above or under the arrow of a chemical reaction representation it is indicating that the reagents must be heated to obtain the products. i.e. is representing an endothermic reaction in which energy must be provided to the system for the reaction to occur.

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