Chapter 7, Problem 75E

Mercury(I) ions $\left({\text{Hg}}_{\text{2}}{}^{2+}\right)$

can be removed from solution by precipitation with ${\text{Cl}}^{\text{-}}$. Suppose a solution contains aqueous ${\text{Hg}}_{\text{2}}{\left({\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_2$. Write complete ionic and net ionic equations to show the reaction of aqueous ${\text{Hg}}_{\text{2}}{\left({\text{NO}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_2$

with aqueous sodium chloride to form solid ${\text{Hg}}_{\text{2}}{\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}$

and aqueous sodium nitrate.