Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Sections 4.1-4.9 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 189: 76b

Answer

$2NaCl(aq)+ Hg_{2}(C_{2}H_{3}O_{2})_{2}(aq)\ -->\ Hg_{2}Cl_{2}(s)+ 2NaC_{2}H_{3}O_{2}(aq)$

Work Step by Step

$Hg_{2}Cl_{2}$ is not soluble in water so a precipitation reaction occurs. Add a 2 before $NaCl$ to balance the $Cl$. Add another two in front of $NaC_{2}H_{3}O_{2}$ to balance the $Na$ and $C_{2}H_{3}O_{2}$.
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