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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 3.17 reversible reaction symbol

Practise reversible-symbol questions by explaining that the reaction can go forwards and backwards under suitable conditions.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Chemistry 4CH1

Exam points

  • State that ⇌ in an equation shows a reversible reaction that goes both ways.

3.17 Reversible-reaction symbol question 1

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Methanoic acid also reacts with propanol to form an ester.

The equation for the reaction is

HCOOH+C3H7OH⇌HCOOC3H7+H2O\mathrm{HCOOH}+\mathrm{C}_{3} \mathrm{H}_{7} \mathrm{OH} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{HCOOC}_{3} \mathrm{H}_{7}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}

State what is meant by the ⇌ symbol.

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