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Precipitation prediction

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Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

When the reaction quotient Q exceeds the solubility product constant Ksp, the solution is supersaturated and a precipitate will form until Q decreases to equal Ksp.

AP course connection

Topic 7.11: 7.11 Introduction to Solubility Equilibria

Unit 7

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