Question

The symbol aq in a chemical equation represents __.

Answer 1

1. A chemical equation contains the symbols of elements or ions or molecules along with a $\text{'}+\text{'}$ and arrows. It also gives an idea about the physical state of the molecule.
2. Every symbol used has its significance. Similarly, the term ‘aq’ depicts the physical state of the compound.
3. ‘aq’ stands for aqueous which means the molecule exists in aqueous solution form. in simple words when a compound is present in water is said to be as aqueous.

Hence, the symbol ‘aq’ in a chemical equation represents aqueous.