Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321809246
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Chapter 24 - Sections 24.1-24.6 - Exercises - Challenge Problems - Page 1127: 73c

Answer

NiS is more soluble in ammonia because the formation of the [Ni(NH$_{3}$)$_{6}$]$^{2+}$ complex ion is highly favorable. The formation removes Ni$^{2+}$ ion from the solution, which causes more of the NiS to dissolve.

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NiS is more soluble in ammonia because the formation of the [Ni(NH$_{3}$)$_{6}$]$^{2+}$ complex ion is highly favorable. The formation removes Ni$^{2+}$ ion from the solution, which causes more of the NiS to dissolve.
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