Consecutive precipitation steps become progressively less selective until almost all of the metal ions are precipitated.

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This statement is true. Consecutive precipitation steps usually involve the selective precipitation of certain metal ions, and as more steps are taken, the remaining metal ions that have not been selectively precipitated become less and less specific until almost all of the metal ions are precipitated together.

Consecutive Precipitation Steps Become Progressively Less Selective Until Almost All