Two clear solutions are mixed and a solid suddenly appears. What is that solid called?
AA precipitate
BAn electrolyte
CA suspension
DA distillate
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. A precipitate
1. Ions in solution can meet and form a product that will not dissolve.
2. A precipitate is the solid that forms in a solution during a chemical reaction.
3. Solubility rules tell you in advance which combination of ions will do this.
4. A reaction of this kind is called a precipitation reaction.
_Source: Siyavula Physical Sciences Grade 10 (Everything Science, CC BY 4.0), Chapter 18: Reactions in aqueous solution_
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