Chapter 16, Problem 16.110QP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The salt solution from the given concentration of salt of sodium chloride and sodium bromide that should be added to the solution of the given concentration of silver and lead ion to precipitate silver ion is to be identified. Also the possibility of completion of the separation of the two ions is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The salt that has lower solubility product precipitates out first.

To determine: The salt that should be added to the solution of silver and lead ion to precipitate silver ion.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The possibility of completion of the separation of the silver and lead ions.