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 - 18-9 Concept Assessment - Page 808: 18-9

Answer

$(NH_4)_2CO_3$, $H2S_{(aq.)}$ and $NaOH$ form precipitates with the two ions, so they will not work. Neither $HNO_3$ nor $NH3_{(aq.)}$ will work because neither ion would precipitate. $HCl_{(aq.)}$ will work because $AgCl$ is not water soluble and $CuCl_2$ is.

Work Step by Step

$(NH_4)_2CO_3$, $H2S_{(aq.)}$ and $NaOH$ form precipitates with the two ions, so they will not work. Neither $HNO_3$ nor $NH3_{(aq.)}$ will work because neither ion would precipitate. $HCl_{(aq.)}$ will work because $AgCl$ is not water soluble and $CuCl_2$ is.
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