The Symbolism of Chemical Equations

William B. Jensen
J. Chem. Educ., 2005, 82 (10), p 1461
DOI: 10.1021/ed082p1461
Publication Date (Web): October 1, 2005

Abstract

Traces the origins of the equal sign and double arrow symbolism in balanced chemical equations.

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  • Received: August 03, 2009

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