2006-11-29 16:33:56 · 3 answers · asked by perfectionistjc 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
It could be, but it generally is not.
A solution is a homogeneous mixture of a solute (in this case (NH4)2SO4) and a solvent (unknown in this case).
It is possible have solutions which are solids, but generally when one refers to solutions, one means "aqueous" solutions, meaning that they are dissolved in water.
The above poster, "☺ Mathew ☺", is wrong in his generalization of solutions to mean aqueous solutions.
Ammonium Sulfate is soluble in water. At 25 degrees C, (NH4)2SO4 has a solubility of about 44.22 g/mL.
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2006-11-29 17:10:39 · answer #1 · answered by mrjeffy321 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ammonium sulfate is used to precipate proteins out of an aqueous solution. the ammonium sulfate and protein are in solid form.
2006-11-30 00:37:38 · answer #2 · answered by John 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, it's a liquid. all solutions are liquid by definition, since they are solids dissolved in water. I know for a fact that ammonium sulfate solution is a liquid since I made some up in chem lab. The solid is actually kind of moist itself.
2006-11-30 00:36:31 · answer #3 · answered by ♪ ♫ ☮ NYbron ☮ ♪ ♫ 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋