Chapter 4, Problem 53E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The complete ionic and net ionic equations to show the reaction of aqueous ${\text{Hg}}_{\text{2}}{\left({\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_{\text{2}}$ with aqueous sodium chloride to form solid ${\text{Hg}}_{\text{2}}{\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}$ and aqueous sodium nitrate is to be stated.

Concept introduction: Ionic equation is the balanced molecular equation in which the strong electrolytes are broken down to form their ions that are dissolved in an aqueous solution. Net ionic equations are useful in showing only that chemical species, which participates in a reaction.

To determine: The complete ionic and net ionic equations to show the reaction of aqueous ${\text{Hg}}_{\text{2}}{\left({\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_{\text{2}}$ with aqueous sodium chloride to form solid ${\text{Hg}}_{\text{2}}{\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}$ and aqueous sodium nitrate.