Rules and Reactions

Question 1

Precipitation Reactions

Answer 1

• A precipitation reaction is one in which substances in solution are mixed and an insoluble product is made.
• The insoluble product is called a precipitate and can be seen as a solid forming in the reaction mixture.

Question 2

Solubility Rules

Answer 2

• If the substance is soluble then no precipitate (Solid) will form.
• If the substance is insoluble then a precipitate (Solid) will be formed.

Question 3

Neutralisation

Answer 3

• A chemical reaction in which acid and a base react quantitatively with each other.