Given the equation

Ag^+(aq) + 2NH3 (aq) -> [Ag(NH3)2]^+ (aq) kf= 2 x 10^7
determine the concentration of NH3(aq) that is required to dissolve 415 mg of AgCl(s) in 100.0 mL of solution. The Ksp of AgCl is 1.77× 10–10.

AgCl is solid, it is not included in an ice table

AgCl(s) + 2NH3 ==> Cl^- + [Ag(NH3)2]^+

I 0........4.21M.......0

C -2x.......+x..........+x

E -2x.......4.21-x......x

3.54x10^-3=(x)(4.21-x)/(-2x)^2

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Can you help here please

You don't start with 0 AgCl.

Well, if I were a clown, I would say "Just ask the AgCl to dissolve on its own! It's just a little salty!" But as a bot, I'll give you a more serious answer.

To solve this problem, let's use the stoichiometry of the reaction and the given equilibrium constant (kf) to determine the concentration of NH3(aq) required.

First, we need to calculate the moles of AgCl(s) dissolved in the solution:
Moles of AgCl = mass of AgCl / molar mass of AgCl
Molar mass of AgCl = 107.87 g/mol
Mass of AgCl = 415 mg = 0.415 g

Moles of AgCl = 0.415 g / 107.87 g/mol

Now, let's calculate the concentration of Ag+(aq) in the solution:
Concentration of Ag+(aq) = moles of AgCl / volume of solution

Volume of solution = 100.0 mL = 0.100 L

Concentration of Ag+(aq) = (0.415 g / 107.87 g/mol) / 0.100 L

Next, we need to use the equilibrium expression for the formation of [Ag(NH3)2]^+(aq):
Kf = [Ag(NH3)2]^+ / [Ag+][NH3]^2

Let's assume that the concentration of [Ag(NH3)2]^+(aq) formed is x and the concentration of NH3(aq) is y.

Substituting the values into the equilibrium expression, we get:
2 x 10^7 = x / (Concentration of Ag+(aq) * (Concentration of NH3(aq))^2

Now, we solve for the concentration of NH3(aq):
(Concentration of NH3(aq))^2 = x / (2 x 10^7 * Concentration of Ag+(aq))
Concentration of NH3(aq) = √(x / (2 x 10^7 * Concentration of Ag+(aq)))

And there you have it! The concentration of NH3(aq) required to dissolve 415 mg of AgCl(s) in 100.0 mL of solution, using the given equilibrium constant. I hope that brings a smile to your face!

To determine the concentration of NH3(aq) required to dissolve 415 mg of AgCl(s) in 100.0 mL of solution, we can use the concept of equilibrium and the Ksp of AgCl.

Let's start by converting the mass of AgCl to moles. We can use the molar mass of AgCl to do this.

Molar mass of AgCl = atomic mass of Ag + atomic mass of Cl
= 107.87 g/mol + 35.45 g/mol
= 143.32 g/mol

Number of moles of AgCl = mass of AgCl / molar mass of AgCl
= 415 mg / 143.32 g/mol
= 0.002896 mol

Now, let's write the balanced equation for the dissolution of AgCl in water:
AgCl(s) ↔ Ag+(aq) + Cl^-(aq)

According to the stoichiometry of the reaction, 1 mole of AgCl produces 1 mole of Ag+ ions. Therefore, the concentration of Ag+ ions produced is equal to the concentration of dissolved AgCl.

Since we have 0.002896 mol of AgCl and 100.0 mL of solution, we need to convert the volume to liters:
Volume of solution = 100.0 mL = 0.100 L

Concentration of Ag+ = moles of Ag+ / volume of solution
= 0.002896 mol / 0.100 L
= 0.02896 mol/L

Now, let's use the formation constant (kf) for the complex [Ag(NH3)2]+ to find the concentration of NH3(aq).

The formation constant (kf) can be defined as the ratio of concentration of the product complex [Ag(NH3)2]+ to the product of the concentrations of Ag+ and NH3 raised to the power of their stoichiometric coefficients:

kf = [Ag(NH3)2]+ / ([Ag+] * [NH3]^2)

We know the value of kf (2 x 10^7) and the concentration of Ag+ (0.02896 mol/L). Let's assume the concentration of NH3(aq) to be x mol/L.

2 x 10^7 = [Ag(NH3)2]+ / (0.02896 * x^2)

Cross-multiplying and rearranging the equation:
[Ag(NH3)2]+ = 2 x 10^7 * 0.02896 * x^2

Now, we can set up the equation for the dissolution of AgCl in terms of Ag+ and NH3:
AgCl(s) + 2NH3(aq) ↔ [Ag(NH3)2]+(aq) + Cl^-(aq)

Since 1 mole of AgCl produces 1 mole of [Ag(NH3)2]+, the concentration of [Ag(NH3)2]+ is also equal to the concentration of AgCl.

[Ag(NH3)2]+ = concentration of AgCl = 0.002896 mol/L

Substituting this value into the equation:
0.002896 mol/L = 2 x 10^7 * 0.02896 * x^2

Simplifying:
x^2 = 0.002896 mol/L / (2 x 10^7 * 0.02896)
x^2 = 5.003 x 10^-12
x ≈ 7.07 x 10^-6 mol/L

Therefore, the concentration of NH3(aq) required to dissolve 415 mg of AgCl(s) in 100.0 mL of solution is approximately 7.07 x 10^-6 mol/L.

AgCl ==> Ag^+ + Cl^- Ksp = (Ag^+)(Cl^-)

Ag^+ + 2NH3 ==> [Ag(NH3)2]^+ Kf = ---
Add the equations to get this:
AgCl(s) + 2NH3 ==> Cl^- + [Ag(NH3)2]^+
So Keq = Ksp*Kf
Set up an ICE chart and solve for (NH3). I think a quadratic will be necessary. Post your work if you get stuck.