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What stepwise process should be followed to predict whether a precipitation reaction occurs or not?
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1. Write the molecular equation for the reaction using solubility rules, label states, and balance the equation. 2. Write the complete ionic equation, breaking soluble compounds into ions and leaving the precipitate as molecular. 3. Write the net ionic equation by cancelling spectator ions.
Explanation: This process helps identify if a precipitation reaction will occur by analyzing the solubility of the compounds and tracking the ions involved in the reaction.