Chapter 4, Problem 91E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given question stated that a solution may contains the following ions: ${\text{Ag}}^{+}$ , ${\text{Ca}}^{2+}$ , and ${\text{Cu}}^{2+}$ . No precipitate forms when sodium chloride is added to the solution but when sodium sulfate is added, a white precipitate forms. After filtering the precipitate sodium carbonate is added to the remaining solution and producing a precipitate. The ions present in the original solution and net ionic equation for the formation of each of the precipitates observed 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. All ionic compounds are not water soluble. The insoluble ionic compounds form precipitates in the solution.

To determine: The ions present in the original solution and net ionic equation for the formation of each of the precipitates.