NaOH + CH3COOH -> CH3COONa + H20
Explanation:
This is correct!
Ions that exist in both the reactant and product side of the equation are referred to as spectator ions. Overall, they do not partake in the reaction. If they are present on both sides of the equation, you can cancel them out.
An example is;
Na+(aq) + Cl−(aq) + Ag+(aq) + NO3−(aq) → Na+(aq) + NO3−(aq) + AgCl(s)
The ions; Na+, NO3−(aq) would be cancelled out to give;
Cl−(aq) + Ag+(aq) → AgCl(s)
Both of you are overlooking a pretty big component of the question...the Group I cation isn't being dissociated into water. We're testing the solubility of the cation when mixed with HCl. And this IS a legitimate question, seeing as our lab manual is the one asking.
<span>By the way, the answer you're looking for is "Because Group I cations have insoluble chlorides". </span>
<span>"In order...to distinguish cation Group I, one adds HCl to a sample. If a Group I cation is present in the sample, a precipitate will form." </span>
Its has 24 protons, 24 electrons, and 28 nuetrons