2006-11-12 14:02:56 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
A solid that is formed by a chemical reaction.
2006-11-12 14:10:56 · answer #1 · answered by Ivan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a product in solid state, that forms in a chemical reaction in a solution. It is called a precipitate because in most cases it accumulates at the bottom of the containter where the reaction is taking place.
2006-11-12 14:12:10 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally, when solids are in solution and they are heavier than the liquid they are suspended in, they will settle or precipitate out.
It's usually used to refer to a heavier-than-solution solid that forms as part of a chemical reaction.
2006-11-12 14:14:49 · answer #3 · answered by Radagast97 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A precipitate is the result of a chemical reaction when mixing two liquids.
2006-11-12 14:05:38 · answer #4 · answered by savage 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sold that forms from a reaction in a liquid,
2006-11-12 14:05:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋