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Here is a chemical symbol reaction.

HCl(aq) + NaOH)aq) = H2O(l) + Na^+(aq) + Cl^-(aq)

This describes the reaction between hydrochloric acid (HCl) and sodium hydroxide(NaOH). The reaction produces water(H2O) and sodium cations and chloride anions.

The '(aq)' means aqueous, in other words the substances/ions are dissolved in water. The '(l)' means that the water is in a liquid state, neither ice nor steam.

Other symbols are '(s)' solid, and '(g)' gas.

Also that the reaction is balanced chemically, you have NOT 'magiced' up extra atoms

Another reaction is the thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate.

CaCO3(s) ==heat==> CaO(s) + CO2(g)

Notice that the physical agent 'heat' is put in the 'equals' and is not a reactant.

An incorrect chemical reaction is

H2SO4(aq) + NaOH(aq) = NaSO4(aq) + 2H2O(l)

This is because the 'Law of Conservation of Mass' is not observed.

Reason ;

#1 You start of with '5' (4+1)oxygens and end up with '6' (4+2)oxygens. Where has the extra oxygen atom come from ????

#2 Similarly, you start of with '3'(2+1) hydrogens and end up with '4' (2 x 2 = 4)hydrogens. Where has the extra hydrogen atom come from ???

#3 'NaSO4' is the incorrect formula for sodium sulphate. It should be 'Na2SO4'.

The correct reaction equation is

H2SO4(aq) + 2NaOH(aq) = 2H2O(l) + 2Na^+(aq) + SO4^2-(aq) ; [Na2SO4]

You will find that all the atoms of the elements balance.

So please make sure you balance all your chemical reactions. !!!!

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