Precipitation Reactions (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards

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Precipitation Reactions
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Precipitation reaction

Two solutions mix; solid forms and falls out

Precipitate

Solid that forms and falls out of solution

Spectator ions

Ions present but don't participate in the reaction

Why use sodium salts for anions?

All sodium compounds are soluble

Why use nitrate salts for cations?

All nitrates are soluble

Soluble compound

Dissolves to more than 10 g/L in water

Insoluble compound

Dissolves to less than 1 g/L in water

Solubility of Group 1 and NH4+\text{NH}_4^+ compounds

Always soluble

Solubility of nitrates

Always soluble

Turbidity in a solution indicates

A precipitate has formed

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