Question

The insoluble substance formed in a solution during a chemical reaction is known as _________?

• A. soluble salt
• B. aqueous solution
• C. residue
• D. precipitate

Answer 1

Answer:

D. precipitate

• A precipitate is an insoluble compound that is formed in a liquid solution by mixing two soluble salts together.

• The process that forms a precipitate is called precipitation.

• Precipitation refers to a chemical reaction that occurs when two ions bond together to create an insoluble salt.