what does the symbol in (aq) mean when it follows the symbol for an ion?

3 ⤊

2006-09-12 11:23:56 · 4 answers · asked by Chanta N 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Stands for aqueous. Means that the substance is dissolved in water.

2006-09-12 11:26:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋

It stands for "aqueous", which means "dissolved in water".
It's from the Latin term for water, "aqua".

"aquoue

2006-09-12 18:28:01 · answer #2 · answered by wibblytums 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

water

2006-09-12 18:32:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

(aq) means aqueous, latin for 'in water'...

hope this helps...

2006-09-12 18:26:32 · answer #4 · answered by Mark B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋