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CHM 101 General Chemistry Objective Question
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What is a precipitation reaction?
Options
A The formation of a gas when two solutions are combined
B The formation of an insoluble salt when two solutions containing soluble salts are combined
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C The combination of two elements to form a solid
D The decomposition of a compound into a solid and gas
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A precipitation reaction is the formation of an insoluble salt when two solutions containing soluble salts are combined. The precipitate is the insoluble compound.

Hint

The notes define this based on the formation of an insoluble compound.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: General Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 455 of 1872
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