How do we make reaction equation informative?

1.	How do we make reaction equation informative?
Answer» \tIn a chemical reaction, the reactants are written on the left hand side and the products on the right hand side of the equation.\tAn arrow (→) pointing towards the products is inserted between the reactants and the products. It also represents the direction of the reaction.\tA single arrow (→) indicates the direction in which the reaction proceeds.\tA double arrow (⥮) indicates a reversible reaction, i.e. the products recombine to form the reactants.\tA plus sign (+) is inserted between two or more reactants or products formed.\tIf reactions are carried out under specific conditions of temperature, pressure, catalyst etc., then these conditions are mentioned on the arrow.The chemical equation can be made more informative by mentioning the physical states of the reactants and products.\tIf gas is liberated as a product then it is represented by an arrow pointing upwards (↑).\tIf the product formed is in the form of a precipitate, it is represented by an arrow pointing downwards (↓).

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