Precipitation Reactions

AIM: To outline what a precipitation reaction is, describe ways which one can predict whether a precipitation reaction would form or not, describe the uses of precipitation reactions in everyday activities and industries BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Precipitation is the formation of a solid in a solution during a chemical reaction, such as evaporation. A substance that causes precipitation when it is added to a solution is called a precipitant. This can occur when an insoluble substance …

…those of alkali metals and barium. * All nitrates (NO3-) and perchlorates (ClO4-) compounds are soluble. * All alkali metal and ammonium (NH4+) compounds are soluble. NAME SOME VARIOUS USES OF PRECIPITATION REACTIONS IN EVERYDAY LIVES AND INDUSTRIES? * Gravimetric analysis * Barium sulphate in x rays * Snow from water CONCLUSION: We were able to learn what a precipitate is, how we can determine whether a precipitate will form and some uses of precipitates in everyday life