Question

Write the net ionic equation for the following reaction:

AgC2H3O2(aq) + CaCl2(aq) →

Answer 1

2Ag^+(aq) + 2Cl^-(aq) --------> 2AgCl(s)

Step-by-step explanation:

The net ionic equation reflects the main reaction that occurred in the system. It tells you the most important reaction that took place.

If we first put down the balanced molecular equation for the reaction, we have;

CaCl2(aq) + 2 AgC2H3O2(aq) ---------> 2 AgCl(s) + Ca(C2H3O2)2 (aq)

The net ionic equation is;

2Ag^+(aq) + 2Cl^-(aq) --------> 2AgCl(s)