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Question
What is meant by the term seed crystal.
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Solution
Seed crystal: “A well-formed crystal from the cooled filtrate of saturated solution used as seed for the formation (growing) of a large-sized crystal is called SEED CRYSTAL.”
e.g. a large size crystal of potassium nitrate is prepared from a saturated solution of KNO3 saturated solution.
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