General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0132064529
ISBN 13: 978-0-13206-452-1

Chapter 18 - Solubility and Complex-Ion Equilibria - 18-7 Concept Assessment - Page 807: 18-7

Answer

(1) $Pb^{2+}_{(aq.)}$ is present because the yellow $PbCrO_4$$_{(s)}$ is formed. (2) $Hg_2^{2+}$$_{(aq.)}$ is absent because the observation of the test for that ion negative. (3) $Pb^{2+}_{(aq.)}$ presence is not confirmed because it really was not tested for.

Work Step by Step

(1) $Pb^{2+}_{(aq.)}$ is present because the yellow $PbCrO_4$$_{(s)}$ is formed. (2) $Hg_2^{2+}$$_{(aq.)}$ is absent because the observation of the test for that ion negative. (3) $Pb^{2+}_{(aq.)}$ presence is not confirmed because it really was not tested for.
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