Question

When an aqueous solution of manganese(II) sulfate, MnSO₄, is added to an aqueous solution of silver(I) acetate, AgCH₃COO, a precipitate of silver(I) sulfate, Ag₂SO₄, forms. Write a balanced net ionic equation for this reaction.

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Answer 1

MnSO₄(aq) + 2 CH₃COOAg(aq) $\rightarrow$ Ag₂SO₄(s) + Mn(CH₃COO)₂(aq)

Net ionic reaction can be written as

SO₄^2-(aq) + 2 Ag⁺(aq) $\rightarrow$ Ag₂SO₄(s)

Silver sulphate is sparingly soluble salt. It's solubility product is very less, even small concentration of Ag⁺ can be precipitated by sulphate ion