Combined Science GCSE
Arrow
What Arrow means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Means 'is converted into' and points from the large substrate to the small products.
Shows the direction of the reaction, and is used instead of an equals sign.
Topics that use Arrow
- Atoms, elements and compounds (AQA GCSE)
- The human digestive system (AQA GCSE)
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