General Chemistry Homework

Question

Evaluate the following reaction and determine if a precipitate forms. 2AgC2H3O2(aq) + Ca(NO3)2(aq)> 2AgNO3+Ca(C2H3O2)2

Choose one:

1. AgNO3 precipitate forms
2. Ca(C2H3O2)2 precipitate forms
3. No precipitate forms

Answer 1

2AgNO₃(aq) + Ca(C₂H₃O₂)₂(aq) ==> 2Ag(C₂H₃O₂)(aq) + Ca(NO₃)₂(aq) ... balanced double replacement

All species are soluble so no precipitate will form.

Nitrate and acetate salts are soluble.