Silver Chloride Precipitation

AgNO₃ + NaCl → AgCl↓ + NaNO₃

Descripción general

Silver nitrate reacts with sodium chloride to form a white curdy precipitate of silver chloride. AgCl has a very low Ksp of 1.8 × 10⁻¹⁰, making it essentially insoluble. The precipitate turns purple in light due to photodecomposition of AgCl to silver metal and chlorine. This is the basis of the chloride ion test.

Participantes

Rol	Sustancia	Coeficiente	Estado
Reactivo	Silver Nitrate AgNO₃	1	(aq)
Reactivo	Sodium Chloride NaCl	1	(aq)
Producto	Silver Chloride AgCl	1	(s)
Producto	Sodium Nitrate NaNO₃	1	(aq)

Ejemplo cotidiano

The silver chloride test for chloride ions in water is one of the first qualitative analysis tests taught in chemistry courses.

Importancia industrial

Método analítico clásico en gravimetría y en la detección de iones cloruro en aguas y efluentes industriales.

Propiedades

Tipo: Precipitation
Reversible: No
Energía: Exotérmico
ΔH: -65,5 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Silver Chloride Precipitation?

The balanced equation is: AgNO₃ + NaCl → AgCl↓ + NaNO₃.

What type of reaction is Silver Chloride Precipitation?

Silver Chloride Precipitation is a precipitation reaction.

Is Silver Chloride Precipitation exothermic or endothermic?

Silver Chloride Precipitation is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -65.5 kJ/mol.