What is AgCl? Important knowledge about AgCl

1. Definition of AgCl

AgCl, also known as Calcium Chloride in Vietnamese, is known as Silver Chloride in English. This is an inorganic compound, consisting of the silver atom (Ag) and chloride (Cl), with an atomic mass of 143.32 grams/mole. Structurally, this compound consists of one silver ion Ag+ and one chloride ion Cl-.

2. Properties of AgCl

2.1 Physical properties of AgCl

AgCl is usually in a solid state, with a white color. It does not have a distinctive smell. The pH of 1M AgCl solution at 25°C is 6.5.

2.2 Chemical properties of AgCl

AgCl is a substance not easily flammable or explosive. It is insoluble in water, but soluble in ammonia solution, nitric acid, and sodium thiocyanate.

3. Common chemical equations involving AgCl

AgCl participates in some important transformation reactions in chemistry, such as reactions with metals, reactions with acid, and reactions with salt.

4. Synthesis of AgCl

4.1 Laboratory synthesis of AgCl

AgCl can be produced in the laboratory by reacting silver nitrate solution (AgNO₃) with sodium chloride solution (NaCl).

AgNO₃ + NaCl -> –> AgCl + NaNO₃ ->

4.2 Industrial synthesis of AgCl

On an industrial scale, AgCl is usually produced by the reaction of excess silver or silver nitrate with chloride.