Question

write the balanced complete ionic equation for the reaction when na₂co₃ and agno₃ are mixed in aqueous solution. if no reaction occurs, simply write only nr. be sure to include the proper phases for all species within the reaction. 2 na⁺(aq) + co₃²⁻ + 2 ag⁺(aq) + 2 no₃⁻(aq) ⇌ agco₃(s) + 2 na⁺(aq) + 2 no₃⁻(aq) incorrect, 1 attempt remaining the ratio of silver to carbonate in agco₃ is incorrect. remember that silver forms +1 ions and carbonate is a polyatomic ion with a charge of -2.

Explanation:

Step1: Write the dissociation of reactants

When \(Na_2CO_3\) dissociates in aqueous solution: \(Na_2CO_3(aq)
ightarrow 2Na^{+}(aq)+CO_3^{2 -}(aq)\)
When \(AgNO_3\) dissociates in aqueous solution: \(AgNO_3(aq)
ightarrow Ag^{+}(aq)+NO_3^{-}(aq)\)

Step2: Write the reaction for precipitate formation

The silver ion \(Ag^{+}\) and carbonate ion \(CO_3^{2-}\) react to form a precipitate. Using the criss - cross method (since \(Ag^{+}\) has a charge of \(+ 1\) and \(CO_3^{2-}\) has a charge of \(-2\)), the formula of the precipitate is \(Ag_2CO_3(s)\).
The complete ionic equation is formed by combining all the ions from the dissociation of reactants:
\(2Na^{+}(aq)+CO_3^{2-}(aq)+2Ag^{+}(aq)+2NO_3^{-}(aq)
ightarrow Ag_2CO_3(s)+2Na^{+}(aq)+2NO_3^{-}(aq)\)

Answer:

\(2Na^{+}(aq)+CO_3^{2-}(aq)+2Ag^{+}(aq)+2NO_3^{-}(aq)
ightarrow Ag_2CO_3(s)+2Na^{+}(aq)+2NO_3^{-}(aq)\)