Can anyone get me on the right track?

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The discussion revolves around a chemistry problem involving the separation of ions in a solution, specifically Ag+, Ca2+, and Ni2+, each at a 0.1 M concentration. Participants are seeking guidance on the procedure for separating these ions, including the order of separation and the appropriate times for filtering.

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  • One participant suggests that the order of separation should be based on the reactivity of the ions, with the least reactive being separated first.
  • Another participant expresses confusion regarding what is meant by a "procedure" for the separation of the ions.
  • A different participant provides an example involving copper displacing silver from a solution, indicating a similar concept may apply to the separation of the ions in question.
  • One participant reminds others to show their own work and notes that the thread has been moved to a homework forum.

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The discussion does not appear to reach a consensus, as participants express varying levels of understanding and confusion regarding the procedure for separation.

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There are indications of missing details regarding the specific methods for separation and the definitions of reactivity in this context, which may affect the proposed approaches.

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Can anyone get me on the right track?

A solution contains the folllowing ions, each at a 0.1 M concentration.

Ag+(aq), Ca2+(aq), Ni2+(aq)

write out a procedure by which these ions may be sparated form each other and from the solution, clearly indicating the order of separation and when filtering should be done.

Please and thankyou...
 
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Well, here's a hint: the least reactive of substances are the most easily displaced from a solution, so the order of separation would clearly be from the least reactive to the most.
 
hmmm...I am still confused as to what kind of a procedure, what does it mean by this?
 
anyone have anything to add?? thanks!
 
If you place a strip of copper into a silver nitrate solution, the copper would force (displace) the silver out from the solution, right? The concept is basically the same here.
 
Please remember to show your own work first. Also, please take notice that the thread has been moved to the homework and coursework forum, where similar questions should be posted in the future.
 

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