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Chemical reactions: precipitation

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In this lesson: I can describe what happens during precipitation reactions, and write chemical equations to show these. Precipitation reactions occur when two solutions combine to form an insoluble solid. The appearance of a precipitate is evidence that a chemical reaction has occurred.

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Precipitation reactions occur when two solutions combine to form an insoluble solid. The appearance of a precipitate is evidence that a chemical reaction has occurred. Precipitation reactions are important in water treatment, to remove unwanted substances from water. Precipitation reactions are used in qualitative analysis, to identify the presence of certain substances in a solution.

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  1. 1. What does the arrow (→) in a chemical equation represent?

    • Equals
    • Reacts with
    • Correct answer:Changes into
    • Is less than
  2. 2. True or false? When a substance dissolves in ethanol it will form an aqueous solution.

    • True
    • Correct answer:False
  3. 3. Which of the following is true about solubility?

    • All solids dissolve in water.
    • Only gases dissolve in water.
    • Correct answer:Some substances dissolve in water, and some do not.
    • All liquids are insoluble.
  4. 4. In chemistry, what does "precipitation" refer to?

    • Correct answer:The formation of a solid from a solution.
    • Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground.
    • The process of a liquid turning into a gas.
    • The solidification of molten rock.
  1. 1. What is a precipitate?

    • A substance that dissolves in water.
    • A gas produced in a chemical reaction.
    • A liquid that evaporates quickly.
    • Correct answer:An insoluble solid formed when two solutions react together.
  2. 2. Why are precipitation reactions used in qualitative analysis?

    • To measure the quantity of a substance.
    • Correct answer:To confirm the presence of a substance.
    • To increase the temperature of a solution.
    • To dissolve solids in a solution.
  3. 3. Which term describes a chemical test that confirms the presence of a substance without measuring its quantity?

    • Quantitative analysis
    • Spectroscopic analysis
    • Correct answer:Qualitative analysis
    • Precipitation analysis

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