Chapter 4, Problem 4.40P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The color of ${\text{NO}}_3^{-}$, ${\text{Na}}^{+}$ and ${\text{Cl}}^{-}$ ions and molecular, total ionic, and net ionic equations for the reaction is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

There are three types of equations that are utilized to represent an ionic reaction:

1. Molecular equation

2. Total ionic equation

3. Net ionic equation

The molecular equation represents the reactants and products of the ionic reaction in undissociated form. In total ionic reaction, all the dissociated ions that are present in the reaction mixture are represented and in net ionic reaction, the useful ions that participate in the reaction are represented.

Precipitation reaction involves the reaction of two soluble ionic compounds to form an insoluble product. The insoluble product is known as a precipitate.

The reason for the precipitation reaction to occur is the formation of a product that is insoluble in nature.