Precipitate

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A solid formed when two solutions react

Real World Example

Imagine you’re trying to find a place to sit in a crowded coffee shop, and suddenly, two groups of friends leave, freeing up a table for you. This is similar to the formation of a precipitate when two solutions react because just like you getting a seat, a solid forms when the right conditions are met. In both cases, the "crowdedness" represents the initial state of the solutions, and the "freeing up of the table" is akin to the reaction that allows a new solid (or opportunity) to appear, emerging visibly out of the surrounding environment.

Practice Version

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