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Aqueous is a term that is often used to describe a state of a solution which has been dissolved in the [[Solvent|solvent]] of Water. Water has a polar nature which makes it an ideal solvent for [[Hydrophillic|hydrophillic]] (water-loving) molecules. If a solution is dissolved in water it is shown with the letters (aq) written in brackets after the chemical formula of the substance.< | Aqueous is a term that is often used to describe a state of a solution which has been dissolved in the [[Solvent|solvent]] of Water. Water has a polar nature which makes it an ideal solvent for [[Hydrophillic|hydrophillic]] (water-loving) molecules. If a solution is dissolved in water it is shown with the letters (aq) written in brackets after the chemical formula of the substance.<ref>Helmenstine, Anne Marie last accessed 03/12/15 http://chemistry.about.com/od/chemistryglossary/g/aqueous-definition.htm</ref> For example Ca2+(aq) |
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Aqueous is a term that is often used to describe a state of a solution which has been dissolved in the solvent of Water. Water has a polar nature which makes it an ideal solvent for hydrophillic (water-loving) molecules. If a solution is dissolved in water it is shown with the letters (aq) written in brackets after the chemical formula of the substance.[1] For example Ca2+(aq)
- ↑ Helmenstine, Anne Marie last accessed 03/12/15 http://chemistry.about.com/od/chemistryglossary/g/aqueous-definition.htm