Chemistry
Explain why hot saturated solution of potassium nitrate forms crystals as it cools.
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Answer
The solubility of a solution usually decreases with a fall in its temperature. Hence, if the temperature of a saturated solution is lowered, a part of the dissolved solute separates out in the form of crystals.
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