Precipitation Reaction
A precipitation reaction is a reaction in which an insoluble solid called a precipitate forms from solutions.
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Teacher explanation
Precipitation is not a completely separate pattern from double displacement; it is the visible result when one of the new products does not dissolve in water. The solid settles or makes the mixture cloudy.
Example
Mixing lead nitrate and potassium iodide gives yellow lead iodide.
Simple analogy
Precipitate means solid falls out.
Common confusion
Students may write only the salt exchange and miss the insoluble solid formed in the reaction.
Exam tip
If a question mentions a solid settling down or a cloudy mixture, think precipitate.
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