Chapter 5, Problem 5.69E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The abilities of the following solids to dissolve in water: ${\text{NaCl, AgNO}}_{\text{3}}$ and $\text{AgCl}$ indicated by the observations of Figure 5.10 are to be stated. The observations observed when a few grams of solid $\text{AgCl}$ were added into a test tube containing $\text{3 mL}$ of water and when the given experiment is repeated but with a few grams of ${\text{NaNO}}_{\text{3}}$ instead of $\text{AgCl}$ are to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The precipitation reaction refers to those reactions in which the formation of a solid substance takes place from a solution. The resulting solid is known as the precipitate when the reaction occurs in a liquid solution. The precipitant is the chemical that causes the formation of solid.