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The unknown sample solution will contain between 40% and 70% soluble chloride io

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Question

The unknown sample solution will contain between 40% and 70% soluble chloride ion. Assuming a mass of about 0.2 of unknown sample and about 0.2 M silver nitrate precipitating agent, ESTIMATE the volume of silver nitrate solution that should be added to ensure COMPLETE reaction of the chloride. The unknown sample solution will contain between 40% and 70% soluble chloride ion. Assuming a mass of about 0.2 of unknown sample and about 0.2 M silver nitrate precipitating agent, ESTIMATE the volume of silver nitrate solution that should be added to ensure COMPLETE reaction of the chloride.

Explanation / Answer

Reaction with AgNO3

AgNO3 + Cl- ---------- AgCl + NO3-

Maximum mass of chloride ion = 70/100 * 0.2 = 0.14 grams

Number of moles of Cl- = 0.14/35.5 = 0.003943 moles

Number of moles of AgNO3 = 0.003943 moles

Number of moles of AgNO3 = Volume of solution(mL)/1000 * Molarity

0.003943 = V/1000 * 0.20

V = 19.7183 mL

Hence the volume of silver nitrate solution required will be equal to 19.7183 mL