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NaOH (aq)+ HCl (aq) 》NaCl (aq) +H2O + heat. Whats with tje aq in brackets?

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Solution

Dear student...

The aq in brackets means it is the solution in water of the compound..

aq stands for aqueous

for example,

NaOH (aq) means

Sodium Hydroxide (aqueous). It's a solution in water of the compound NaOH.

similarly for HCl (aq)
It's a solution of HCl in water

&
for NaCl (aq)
It's a solution in water of the compound NaCl

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