ICSE Class 9 Chemistry
Question 7 of 18
Chemical Changes and Reactions — Question 12
Back to all questionsA chemical reaction in which two compounds in their aqueous state react to form an insoluble salt (precipitate) as one of the products is called a precipitation reaction.
Example: Take a solution of silver nitrate in a test tube and add dil. hydrochloric acid. A curdy white ppt. is formed.
AgNO3 + HCl ⟶ AgCl ↓ + HNO3