What should be done if particles of precipitate appear in the filtrate?

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15 February, 10:15

What should be done if particles of precipitate appear in the filtrate?

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Lamont Salazar · Answer 1

The instructor should be questioned to see if the filtrate is able to be recycled. This precipitate can contaminate the filtrate, rendering it useless for repeated experiments. If it is able to be recycled, a second pass through the filter might be required to remove the precipitate.