Key term for Edexcel GCSE Chemistry, used in Separating and Purifying Substances.
A test result which incorrectly indicates that a particular ion or substance is present when it is not.
False positive appears in Edexcel GCSE Chemistry revision content for States of Matter and Mixtures, especially Separating and Purifying Substances and Potable Water Treatment.
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