Why is a precipitate shown by a downward arrow in a chemical equation?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: It separates as an insoluble solid
A precipitate is a solid substance formed when two aqueous solutions react and the product is insoluble in the liquid. It settles or remains suspended separately from the solution, so a downward arrow (↓) is placed after its formula in a chemical equation. A gas is represented by an upward arrow (↑), while heat release and light emission require separate symbols or words and are not the meaning of the downward arrow.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
It separates as an insoluble solid
Why is this the correct answer?
A precipitate is a solid substance formed when two aqueous solutions react and the product is insoluble in the liquid. It settles or remains suspended separately from the solution, so a downward arrow (↓) is placed after its formula in a chemical equation. A gas is represented by an upward arrow (↑), while heat release and light emission require separate symbols or words and are not the meaning of the downward arrow.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: Chemical Substances – Nature and Behaviour. Topic: Chemical Reactions and Equations.
