States of Matter In Chemical Equations
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States of Matter In Chemical Equations
In a chemical reaction where the byproduct is CO2, is the CO2 always in a gaseous state?
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Re: States of Matter In Chemical Equations
I believe since the boiling point for
is -78.5°C and reactions generally occur above that temperature,
is usually found as a gas.
If by some chance the reaction occurred under -78.5˚C, I think
would be found as a solid (because
sublimates) under normal pressure circumstances. Under rare circumstances, it may be found as a liquid.
If by some chance the reaction occurred under -78.5˚C, I think
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Re: States of Matter In Chemical Equations
Annie is correct. For most chemical reactions, correct me if i'm wrong, but we assume that they are taking place under room temperature unless stated otherwise. The question will have to specifically tell you that the reaction is being performed under a specific condition. So, we just assume that the reaction is happening under room temperature and 1 atm. As for this class, I don't think you have to put the states of matter unless told to do so.
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