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quaxon
Nov5-09, 02:22 AM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

In lab we did a reaction where we diluted silver nitrate with K2C2O4 and then boiled it for ten minutes until solid formed, then we filtered out the solid.

I have to write a balanced equation for this reaction and am having a real hard time



2. Relevant equations


AgNO3 (aq) + K2C2O4 (aq)

3. The attempt at a solution

All i have so far is:

AgNO3 (aq) + K2C2O4 (aq)---> AgK2 (s) + NO3 (g) + CO2 (g)

I have no idea if that is even correct and have been looking all over for any help. I can figure out the stoichiometric coefficients myself, but just want to make sure i have the equation correct first. Thanks.
Borek
Nov5-09, 03:44 AM
K2C2O4 is potassium oxalate, salt of oxalic acid. Check oxalic acid properties.

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morrobay
Nov5-09, 04:12 AM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

In lab we did a reaction where we diluted silver nitrate with K2C2O4 and then boiled it for ten minutes until solid formed, then we filtered out the solid.

I have to write a balanced equation for this reaction and am having a real hard time



2. Relevant equations


AgNO3 (aq) + K2C2O4 (aq)

3. The attempt at a solution

All i have so far is:

AgNO3 (aq) + K2C2O4 (aq)---> AgK2 (s) + NO3 (g) + CO2 (g)

I have no idea if that is even correct and have been looking all over for any help. I can figure out the stoichiometric coefficients myself, but just want to make sure i have the equation correct first. Thanks.

Also for your understanding, you should know that the Ag and K are both in positive valence
states in the salts and therefor are not going to form any type of bond together