This is an ionic exchange reaction between silver nitrate (AgNO3) and sodium chloride (NaCl) to produce silver chloride (AgCl) and sodium nitrate (NaNO3).
- Reaction conditions:
This reaction occurs easily at room temperature, without the need for specific pressure or catalysts.
- Reaction process:
When silver nitrate (AgNO3) and sodium chloride (NaCl) come into contact with each other, the Ag+ ion in AgNO3 will bond with the Cl- ion in NaCl to form silver chloride (AgCl), similarly, the Na+ ion in NaCl bonds with the NO3- ion in AgNO3 to form sodium nitrate (NaNO3).
- Phenomena that occur:
When the reaction occurs, the white precipitation of silver chloride (AgCl) can be observed. AgCl is a white solid, insoluble in water, indicating that the reaction has taken place.