Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 17 - Additional Aspects of Aqueous Equilibria - Exercises - Page 771: 17.79d

Answer

See work below.

Work Step by Step

To find out a procedure for separation of these ions, we need to find out their difference based on the classifications of cations. $Ag^{+}$ is on Group 1, as $AgCl$ is an insoluble chloride. Meanwhile, $Mn^{2+}$ is on Group 3, as $MnS$ is a base-insoluble sulfide. However, by being on Group 3, it also means that $Mn^{2+}$ can form a soluble chloride. Thus, we can setup the following procedure: From the original solution, we add an abundant amount of $HCl$ into the solution. As a result, $AgCl$ precipitates. Then, by using filtration, solid silver chloride stays on filter paper, while the filtrate consists largely of $Mn^{2+}$.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.