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\rightleftharpoons

The \rightleftharpoons symbol is used to denote chemical equilibrium or reversible reactions in chemistry. It indicates that the reaction can proceed in both forward and backward directions, reaching a state where the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal.

Examples

A + B ⇌ C + D

A reversible chemical reaction where reactants A and B form products C and D.

A + B \rightleftharpoons C + D

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

The Haber process for synthesizing ammonia, showing the equilibrium between nitrogen, hydrogen, and ammonia.

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

H_{2} O (l) + C O_{2} (g) ⇌ H_{2} C O_{3} (a q)

The equilibrium between water, carbon dioxide, and carbonic acid in aqueous solution.

H_2O(l) + CO_2(g) \rightleftharpoons H_2CO_3(aq)