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What does the symbol ⇌ indicate in a chemical reaction?

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Reversible reactions and equilibrium

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What does the symbol ⇌ indicate in a chemical reaction?.

  1. A.The reaction is irreversible
  2. B.The reaction can proceed in both directions
  3. C.The reaction is complete
  4. D.The reaction is exothermic

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Reversible Reactions

In a reversible reaction, the products can react to form the original reactants again, indicated by the symbol ⇌. This concept is crucial in understanding chemical equilibrium.

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    State the meaning of the symbol ⇌ in a chemical reaction.

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