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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.<references /> 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. For example Ca2+(aq)