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\leftrightharpoons

The \leftrightharpoons symbol is used to denote chemical equilibrium or reversible reactions in chemistry. It represents a dynamic balance between two opposing processes, such as the forward and reverse reactions in a chemical equation.

Examples

A ⇋ B

A reversible reaction where A converts to B and vice versa.

A \leftrightharpoons B

N_{2} (g) + 3 H_{2} (g) ⇋ 2 N H_{3} (g)

The Haber process for synthesizing ammonia, showing equilibrium between reactants and products.

N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \leftrightharpoons 2NH_3(g)

H_{2} O (l) ⇋ H^{+} (a q) + O H^{-} (a q)

The self-ionization of water, indicating equilibrium between water molecules and ions.

H_2O(l) \leftrightharpoons H^+(aq) + OH^-(aq)