Question

Select the correct answer

A substance is followed by the symbol
in a chemical equation. What does the symbol represent?
OA. The substance has the least molecules in the equation.
OB.
The substance is in the liquid state.
OC. The substance is produced last in the reaction.
OD
The substance is dissolved in a liquid solution.
O E
The substance is lost at the end of the reaction.
M

Answer 1

B. The substance is in the liquid state.

Step-by-step explanation:

The symbol (l) in a chemical equation tells us that the substance it follows is in the liquid state.

There are some more symbols that tell us what state the substance is in:

• (s) - the substance is in the solid state
• (g) - the substance is in the gas state
• (aq) - the substance is dissolved in water