Question

what is precipitate? how it is denoted

Answer 1

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In chemistry, a precipitate is an insoluble solid that emerges from a liquid solution. The emergence of the insoluble solid from solution is called precipitation. Precipitates can form when two soluble salts react in solution to form one or more insoluble products.

Answer 2

The insoluble solid that results from a solution is referred to as a precipitate.

It is denoted by a downward arrow( ↓)  beside the formula of the solid substance formed.

• The process that is associated with it is termed as precipitation.

• The precipitate is formed by the action of another chemical which is termed as a precipitant.

• An example of such a reaction is:

AgNO3(aq) + KCl (aq) —> AgCl (s) + KNO3 (aq)

Here two soluble salts combine in solution to form products, one of which is insoluble and thereby forms a precipitate.