Question

A student analyzed an unknown sample that contained a single anion. The sample gave a white precipitate upon addition of a solution of AgNO3 which dissolved in ammonia. Which anion is present in the unknown solution? Write the corresponding net ionic equation.

Answer 1

Answer:

Chloride ion

Explanation:

The anion present in the unknown solution would be chloride ions.

A white precipitate of silver chloride is usually formed when drops of silver nitrate are added to a solution containing chloride ions. The ionic equation is as below:

    $Cl^- (aq) + Ag^+ (aq) --> AgCl (s)$