Question

A precipitate is a soluble solid formed from a solution during a chemical reaction.


State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’. If false, write the correct statement for the same:

Answer 1

Answer:

In aqueous solution, precipitation is the process of transforming a dissolved substance into an insoluble solid from a super-saturated solution. The solid formed is called the precipitate. ... The clear liquid remaining above the precipitated or the centrifuged solid phase is the 'supernate' or 'supernatant'.