Question

The following pairs of soluble solutions can be mixed. In some cases, this leads to the formation of an insoluble precipitate. Decide, in each case, whether or not an insoluble precipitate is formed.

a. AlCl3 and K3PO4
b. RbCO3 and NaCl
c. Na2CO3 and MnCl2
d. K2S and NH4Cl
e. CaCl2 and (NH4)2CO3

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

Let us see what happens when each solution is mixed;

a) AlCl3(aq) + K3PO4(aq) ------> 3KCl(aq) + AlPO4(s)

A precipitate is formed here

b) RbCO3(aq) + NaCl(aq) -------> This is an impossible reaction hence no solid precipitate is formed here

c) MnCl2(aq) + Na2CO3(aq) → 2NaCl(aq) + MnCO3(s)

A precipitate is formed.

d) K2S(aq) + 2NH4Cl(aq) ------> 2KCl(aq) + (NH4)2S(aq)

No solid precipitate is formed

e) CaCl2(aq) + (NH4)2CO3(aq) → CaCO3(s) + 2NH4Cl(aq)

A solid precipitate is formed