Question

what does the (s) after caco₃ represent in the reaction?
h₂co₃(aq) + cacl₂(aq) → caco₃(s) + 2hcl(aq)
state of matter
reactants
products
yields

Explanation:

In chemical equations, abbreviations in parentheses like (s), (aq), (l), (g) represent the state of matter. (s) stands for solid, (aq) for aqueous (dissolved in water), (l) for liquid, and (g) for gas. Here, we check the meaning of (s) among the given options.

Answer:

State of Matter