I tried using the answer you provided but the online system I am using is not taking this as a correct answer. This is the answer you provided: AgCl(s) + H2O(l) ==> Ag^+(aq) + Cl^-(aq). PLEASE HELP!! Thanks
My original question: Write the equation for the dissolution of AgCL(s) in H20(I).Express your answer as a chemical equation. Identify all of the phases in your answer. I tried writing it as AgCl <> Ag+ + Cl- but this is incorrect.
I don't know. One piece of trouble with the equation I provided is that it isn't balanced [H2O(l) on the left but no H2O(l) on the right.] USUALLY we write dissolution equations and don't show the water (with water being understood) as AgCl(s) ==> Ag^+(aq) + (Cl^-(aq) but that doesn't answer the original question because the original question has H2O(l) in it as a reactant. The only other suggestion I have is to show H2O(l) on right as well. AgCl(s) + H2O(l) ==> Ag^+(aq) + Cl^-(aq) + H2O(l). When I do that, however, I want to cancel the H2O(l) because it appears on both sides and that justifies not showing water in the first place. Again, however, the original equation has H2O(l) as one of the reactants and that lead me to think it must be included. When you find out I would be interested in knowing the answer. Perhaps I'm missing some fine point.
H2O acts as a ligand and binds to Ag. This gives and equation of AgCl +2H20 - Ag(H2O)2 + Cl
I apologize for any confusion. The correct chemical equation for the dissolution of AgCl(s) in H2O(l) is:
AgCl(s) + H2O(l) → Ag+(aq) + Cl-(aq)
In this equation, AgCl(s) represents solid silver chloride, H2O(l) represents liquid water, Ag+(aq) represents aqueous silver ions, and Cl-(aq) represents aqueous chloride ions.
If the online system you are using is not accepting this answer, it is possible that it has a specific format or notation requirement. Make sure that you accurately represent the phases of the substances and use the correct symbols (such as "+" and "→") to denote the chemical reactions.
If you have followed these steps and the system is still not accepting your answer, I recommend checking the specific guidelines or contacting the administrator of the online system for further assistance.