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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]]. 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 Ca<sup>2+</sup>(aq)<br> | |||
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Revision as of 21:35, 3 December 2015
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)
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- ↑ Helmenstine, Anne Marie last accessed 03/12/15 http://chemistry.about.com/od/chemistryglossary/g/aqueous-definition.htm