Question

Write the net ionic equation for the precipitation of silver phosphate from aqueous solution:________

Answer 1

Answer: 3Ag⁺ (aq) + PO₄³⁻ (aq) → Ag₃PO₄ (s)

Explanation:

The question requires us to write down the net ionic equation for the precipitation of silver phosphate from aqueous solution:________

Note that we we told to:

(Use the solubility rules provided in the OWL Preparation Page to determine the solubility of compounds.)

Answer:

From the solubility rule,

Phosphate (PO₄³⁻) and Carbonates are insoluble except for NH₄⁺ and Group1A compounds.

According to the solubility rule, the precipitation of silver phosphates and that of the net ionic equations is given thus;

3AgNO³ (aq) + K₃PO₄ (aq) → Ag₃PO₄ (s) + 3KNO₃ (aq)

while the Net ionic equation is given;

3Ag⁺ (aq) + PO₄³⁻ (aq) → Ag₃PO₄ (s)

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