Chemicals in Solution - Prelab Questions

Prelab Questions



1. Write the formulas for:
a. silver nitrate
b. barium chloride
c. sodium carbonate
d. potassium iodide
e. sodium sulfate
f. hydrochloric acid
g. sulfuric acid
h. sodium chloride

2. Determine if the following compounds are soluble in water:
a. silver nitrate
b. silver chloride
c. barium sulfate
d. calcium phosphate
e. sodium iodide
f. potassium carbonate
g. calcium nitrate
h. barium chloride

3. For each of the data tables in the background a "-" was shown along the diagonal. Explain.

4. You are given solutions of calcium acetate, potassium carbonate and nitric acid.
a. Complete a data table similar to those in the background.
b. Write equations for all reactions that occur.

5. When performing the reactions described we really only need to complete half the table. Explain.


This completes the prelab. Proceed to the experiment.


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