Question

Write a balanced equation for the double-replacement precipitation reaction described, using the smallest possible integer coefficients. A precipitate forms when aqueous solutions of ammonium bromide and silver(I) nitrate are combined. (Use the lowest possible coefficients. Omit states of matter.)

Answer 1

NH4Br + AgNO3 —> AgBr + NH4NO3

Step-by-step explanation:

When ammonium bromide and silver(I) nitrate react, the following are obtained as shown below:

NH4Br(aq) + AgNO3(aq) —>

In solution, NH4Br(aq) and AgNO3(aq) will dissociate as follow:

NH4Br(aq) —> NH4+(aq) + Br-(aq)

AgNO3(aq) —> Ag+(aq) + NO3-(aq)

The double displacement reaction will occur as follow:

NH4+(aq) + Br-(aq) + Ag+(aq) + NO3-(aq) —> Ag+(aq) + Br-(aq) + NH4+(aq) + NO3-(aq)

NH4Br(aq) + AgNO3(aq) —> AgBr(s) + NH4NO3(aq)