Question

Consider the oxidation of sodium metal to sodium oxide described by the balanced equation: 4 Na(s) + O2(g) → 2 Na2O(s) As you can see there are letters in parentheses after each substance. Show you know the meaning of these letters by filling in what they stand for:

Answer 1

s stands for solid

g stands for gas

Step-by-step explanation:

Na_{(s)} + O_{2(g)} → 2Na_{2}O_{s}

The lettered subscript describes the state of the matter of the reacting atoms,compounds and molecules. It also shows the state of matter of the products formed.

s stands for solid

g stands for gas

Some other reactions have l which is liquid and aq which is aqeous.