Question

What process causes dissolved substances to be left behind to form minerals after water in lakes or ponds evaporates?

Answer 1

A. precipitation  is the process

Answer 2

Answer:

A. precipitation is the correct answer.

Explanation:

The process that causes dissolved substances to be left behind to form minerals after water in lakes or ponds evaporates is called precipitation.

Precipitation is the process solid is produced from a liquid solution and the solid formed is termed as a precipitate.

The chemical that makes the solid to produce is defined as the precipitant.

Precipitation reactions are used to

• To make pigments.

• To remove salts from water.

• separate the products from the solution.