Molecular Species...?

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Molecular Species...?

What does the phrase "removal of ions can occur by the formation of primarily molecular species" mean? This refers to double replacement (metathesis) reactions in chemistry. Thanks.

2007-03-08 11:22:43 · 1 answers · asked by lbsoccerboy23 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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In this context, the phrase means "largely covalently bonded and therefore insoluble". Because such compounds are covalent, they precipitate, and this might be viewed as "removal of ions".

2007-03-09 05:13:55 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋