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Energy

Question 38 • TX-Chemistry B

Which describes a precipitate in a chemical reaction?

Answer
A
a gaseous reactant that forms aqueous products
B
a solid reactant that forms aqueous products
C
a gaseous product formed from aqueous reactants
D
a solid product formed from aqueous reactants

Explanation

A precipitate is an insoluble solid that forms when substances dissolved in water react. In other words, aqueous reactants produce a solid product, so the correct choice is “a solid product formed from aqueous reactants.”

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