Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Preparation of salts

Preparation of salts — practice question

The formula of silver nitrate is AgNO$_3$.
(a)[4]

Describe how a pure sample of silver nitrate crystals can be obtained from solid silver oxide, which does not dissolve in water.

(b(i))[1]

Describe the observation you would make when aqueous zinc chloride is mixed with acidified aqueous silver nitrate.

(b(ii))[2]

Construct the ionic equation, including state symbols, for the reaction that takes place.

(c(i))[1]

Identify the product made at the cathode (negative electrode) during electrolysis of aqueous silver nitrate with graphite electrodes.

(c(ii))[1]

Construct the equation for the reaction at the anode (positive electrode) where oxygen and water are produced.

(d)[1]

On heating, silver nitrate breaks down to produce Ag$_2$O, NO$_2$ and O$_2$. Construct the equation for this reaction.

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