Question

The compound chromium(II) chloride is a strong electrolyte. Write the transformation that occurs when solid chromium(II) chloride dissolves in water. Be sure to specify states such as (aq) or (s).

Answer 1

Answer:

CrCl₂(s) ⇒ Cr²⁺(aq) + 2 Cl⁻(aq)

Explanation:

Chromium (II) chloride is a strong electrolyte, that is, when dissolved in water, it completely dissociates into the ions. The cation is chromium (II) and the anion is chloride. The balanced equation for the solution of chromium (II) chloride is:

CrCl₂(s) ⇒ Cr²⁺(aq) + 2 Cl⁻(aq)