Question

Write the net ionic equation for the following reactions:

a) Ag⁺ and HCl

b) Hg₂ ²⁺ and HCl

c) Pb²⁺ and HCl

d) Pb²⁺ and chromate ion

Answer 1

Net ionic equation

(a) Ag⁺ (aq) + Cl^- (aq) AgCl (s)

(b) Hg₂²⁺ (aq) + 2 Cl^- (aq) Hg₂Cl₂ (s)

(c) Pb²⁺ (aq) + 2 Cl^- (aq) PbCl₂ (s)

(d) Pb²⁺ (aq) + CrO₄^2- (aq) PbCrO₄ (s)