State symbols
What State symbols means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of State symbols
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Reference: AQA
Letters in brackets added to every formula in equations for the reactions you study, showing whether a substance is (s), (l), (g) or (aq).
Symbols such as (s), (l), (g) and (aq) often included to show the physical state.
(s), (l), (g) and (aq) may be added after each formula as appropriate.
(s), (l), (g) and (aq), which may be added to show physical states.
Topics that use State symbols
- Atoms, elements and compounds (AQA GCSE)
- State symbols (AQA GCSE)
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