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What do you mean by a precipitation reaction? Explain by giving examples.
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A precipitation reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two soluble salts in aqueous solution combine to form an insoluble salt (the precipitate) and a soluble salt. The insoluble salt that falls out of the solution is known as the precipitate. Show more…
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