2007-03-25 08:33:17 · 2 answers · asked by D 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
The soluability of the product is so low in the liquid used in the reaction that it floats (less dense than the liquid) sinks (greater density than the liquid) or forms a very fine suspension (about the same density as the liquid).
2007-03-25 09:07:05 · answer #1 · answered by Brian T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
precipitate:An insoluble solid formed by mixing in solution the constituent ions of a slightly soluble solution.
the precipitate, is formed in the solution due to a reaction or when the solution has been supersaturated by a compound. The formation of a precipitate is a sign of a chemical change. In most situations, the solid forms ("falls") out of the solute phase
see this link too:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precipitation_%28chemistry%29
2007-03-25 15:45:43 · answer #2 · answered by Azam P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋