How does the balanced chemical equation tell us the state?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around how a balanced chemical equation indicates the physical state of reactants and products, specifically whether they are solid, liquid, gas, or aqueous. The scope includes conceptual understanding and application of chemical principles.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions how a balanced chemical equation reveals the states of products and reactants.
  • Another participant suggests that one should write down the reactants and products and then refer to the periodic table to determine their states.
  • A further reply emphasizes the need to consult the periodic table specifically for the state of water, implying that the periodic table provides necessary information about the states of substances.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the method for determining the states of substances from a balanced chemical equation, with differing opinions on the reliance on the periodic table.

Contextual Notes

There is an implicit assumption that the periodic table provides sufficient information about the states of various substances, but this is not universally accepted among participants.

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How does the balanced chemical equation tell us the products are in which state? Solid, Liquid, or Gas or aqueous?
 
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How do you think it does?
 
You would write the reactants and the products first and then you would look up these reactants and products on the periodic table of Mandeleev to know which state it has.
 
avito009 said:
then you would look up these reactants and products on the periodic table

So, what does the periodic table say about state of water?

Don't guess - get the periodic table and check.
 

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