Question

C. A sample may contain any or all of the following ions Hg2 2, Ba 2, and Al 3. 1) No precipitate forms when an aqueous solution of NaCl was added to the sample solution. 2) No precipitate forms when an aqueous solution of Na2SO4 was added to the sample. 3) A precipitate forms when the sample solution was made basic with NaOH. Which ion or ions were present. Write the net ionic equation(s) for the the reaction (s).

Answer 1

Al^3+

Step-by-step explanation:

Solubility rules tell us what substances are soluble in water. Since NaCl was added and no precipitate was observed, the mercury II ion is absent.

Addition of Na2SO4 does not form a precipitate meaning that Ba^2+ is absent.

If a precipitate is formed when NaOH is added, the the ionic reaction is as follows;

Al^3+(aq) + 3 OH^-(aq) ------> Al(OH)3(s)