How Do You Solve a Chemical Equilibrium Problem Involving AuCl, NaCl, and H2O?

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The discussion focuses on solving a chemical equilibrium problem involving gold(I) chloride (AuCl), sodium chloride (NaCl), and water (H2O). The key equation used is the equilibrium constant expression Kc = [Products]/[Reactants]. A balanced equation proposed is AuCl (s) + NaCl (s) + H2O (l) → Au+ + 2Cl- + Na+. However, it is established that NaCl is completely dissociated in solution, meaning only the initial concentration of Cl- needs to be considered for the equilibrium calculations.

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Not sure. I know we will use Kc=[Products]/[Reactants]

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I tried to devise a balanced equation to use: AuCl (s) + NaCl (s) + H2O (l) → Au+ + 2Cl- + Na+ and then try solving from there
 
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I tried to devise a balanced equation to use: AuCl (s) + NaCl (s) + H2O (l) → Au+ + 2Cl- + Na+ and then try solving from there
That's not necessary. NaCl is completely dissociated, so you only need to consider the initial concentration of Cl- in the solution.
 

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