Combined Science GCSE

point of crystallisation

What point of crystallisation means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.

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The stage of evaporation reached before cooling, so the salt does not decompose or trap impurities.

AQA · Soluble salts (study guide)

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Soluble salts (AQA GCSE)

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