Chemistry GCSE
White precipitate
What White precipitate means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of White precipitate
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The fine solid of barium sulfate that appears when sulfate ions are present, showing they are present.
Topics that use White precipitate
- Sulfates (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
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- Qualitative
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