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avito009
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How does the balanced chemical equation tell us the products are in which state? Solid, Liquid, or Gas or aqueous?
avito009 said:then you would look up these reactants and products on the periodic table
A balanced chemical equation is a representation of a chemical reaction that shows the relative number of reactants and products involved. It is balanced because the number of atoms of each element in the reactants must equal the number of atoms of that element in the products.
Balancing an equation requires the use of coefficients, which indicate the relative amounts of each substance involved in the reaction. These coefficients can also be used to show the physical state of each substance, such as solid, liquid, gas, or aqueous solution.
The state of the reactants and products can provide important information about the conditions under which a reaction occurs. For example, a reaction may only take place in the presence of a certain solvent, or at a specific temperature or pressure. Additionally, the state can affect the speed and efficiency of a reaction.
Yes, the state of a substance can change during a chemical reaction. For example, a solid reactant may dissolve in a liquid solvent to become an aqueous solution, or a gas may be produced as a product. These changes in state are reflected in the balanced chemical equation.
The state of a substance can be determined by looking at its chemical formula. Substances with an "s" after their formula are solids, "l" indicates a liquid, "g" is for gas, and "aq" stands for an aqueous solution. If there is no state indicated, the substance is assumed to be in its standard state (usually a solid or liquid at room temperature).