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What do the symbols in parenthesis indicate? CaCl2(aq) + 2AgNO3(aq)) → Ca(NO3)2(aq) + 2AgCl(s)
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What do the symbols in parenthesis indicate?
CaCl2(aq) + 2AgNO3(aq)) → Ca(NO3)2(aq) + 2AgCl(s)

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aq means it's soluble in H2O by default

s means it's solid, not soluble.
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It indicates physical state of that compound.
aq is for aqueos.
s is for solid
l is for liquid and
g is for gaseous state.

Hope this helps you.
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