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What happens when a saturated solution of nitre (KNO3) prepared at 60°C is allowed to cool at room temperature ?
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When a saturated solution of nitre (KNO3) prepared at 60°C is allowed to cool at room temperature, the solubility of KNO3 decreases. The solution can no longer hold the same amount of dissolved KNO3, so the excess KNO3 separates out in the form of crystals.
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