Select the correct answer. A substance is followed by the symbol (l) in a chemical equation. What does the symbol represent? A. The substance has the least molecules in the equation. B. The substance is in the liquid state. C. The substance is produced last in the reaction. D. The substance is dissolved in a liquid solution. E. The substance is lost at the end of the reaction. the correct answer. A substance is followed by the symbol (l) in a chemical equation. What does the symbol represent? A. The substance has the least molecules in the equation. B. The substance is in the liquid state. C. The substance is produced last in the reaction. D. The substance is dissolved in a liquid solution. E. The substance is lost at the end of the reaction.