World of Chemistry
World of Chemistry
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Author: Steven S. Zumdahl
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin College Div
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Chapter 8, Problem 4STP
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Interpretation :

The spectator ions in the reaction of silver nitrate and potassium chloride must be chosen from the given list.

Concept Introduction :

Spectator ions are those which are present in both reactant and product side. In the net ionic equation these ions are cancelled.

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Answer to Problem 4STP

Correct answer: Option B is correct.

Explanation of Solution

Reason for correct option:Option B is correct because in the reaction of silver nitrate and potassium chloride a precipitate of silver chloride is formed along with potassium nitrate. Thus K+ and NO3− are present in both reactant and product side. These are spectator ions.

  Ag+(aq)+NO3-(aq)+K+(aq)+Cl-(aq)AgCl(s)+K+(aq)+NO3-(aq).

Conclusion

Reasons for incorrect options:Option A is incorrect as chloride ion is not present in both the sides. It is precipitated with silver cation.

Option C is incorrect as silver ion and chloride ion is precipitated as silver chloride and so these are not present in both the sides of the equation.

Option D is incorrect as silver ions is precipitated with chloride ion and not present in both the sides of the equation.

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