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AssignmentMultiple Choice
Reactions in Aqueous Solutions
Question 1 • PF 2425 NW3 Chemistry CR
A chemist dissolves silver nitrate (AgNO3) in water. He also dissolves ammonium chloride (NH4Cl) in water. He mixes the two solutions. A precipitate of silver chloride (AgCl) forms. Which chemical equation correctly represents this reaction?
Answer
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AgNO3(s) + NH4Cl(s) AgCl(s) + NH4NO3(s)
B
AgNO3(aq) + NH4Cl(aq) AgCl(aq) + NH4NO3(aq)
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AgNO3(aq) + NH4Cl(aq) AgCl(s) + NH4NO3(aq)