Enter the net ionic equation, including phases, for the reaction of AgNO3(aq) and KCl(aq). Refer to the solubility rules as needed.

Question

I need help finding the net ionic equation:

Answer 1

First, it is easiest if you write the compete molecular equation:

AgNO₃(aq) + KCl(aq) ==> AgCl(s) + KNO₃(aq) .. molecular equation.

You must also know or look up which compounds are soluble (aq) and which are not (s). In this case, silver chloride (AgCl) is not soluble. Thus, the net ionic equation is...

Ag⁺(aq) + Cl^-(aq) ==> AgCl(s)