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Why are state symbols used in chemical equations

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state symbol meaning

[s] solid

liquid

gas

aq] aqueous dissolved in water

Step-by-step explanation:

often chemical equations are written showing the state that each substance is in. the [s] sign means that the compound is a sold. the l sign means the substance is a liquid. the aq sign stands for aqueous in water and means the compound is dissolved in water

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State symbols are used in chemical equations bc they identify what phase the substances are in.
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