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Physical Chemistry

Why is it essential to wash the precipitate with water before estimating it quantitatively?

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11 Years ago
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In quantitative estimation, it is highely required to elemenate any impurity if present so that we get the exact amount. Washing the precipitate with water removes the water soluble impurities.