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A precipitate is a solid substance that forms when two aqueous solutions react and produce an insoluble compound. It appears as fine particles suspended in the solution or as a solid settling at the bottom.
A solution where water is the solvent, meaning it is what dissolves other substances.
Guidelines used to predict whether an ionic compound will be soluble or insoluble in water based on the combination of its ions.
Supernatant: The clear liquid above a precipitate after it settles at the bottom of a container.