Silver Nitrate reacting with K2C2O4 Balanced reaction HELP

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The balanced chemical reaction between silver nitrate (AgNO3) and potassium oxalate (K2C2O4) results in the formation of silver oxalate (Ag2C2O4), potassium nitrate (KNO3), and water (H2O). The correct balanced equation is 2 AgNO3 (aq) + K2C2O4 (aq) → Ag2C2O4 (s) + 2 KNO3 (aq). The reaction involves the precipitation of silver oxalate as a solid after boiling the mixture, which is crucial for understanding the stoichiometry involved.

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Homework Statement



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



Homework Equations




AgNO3 (aq) + K2C2O4 (aq)

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.
 
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K2C2O4 is potassium oxalate, salt of oxalic acid. Check oxalic acid properties.

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quaxon said:

Homework Statement



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



Homework Equations




AgNO3 (aq) + K2C2O4 (aq)

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
 

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