The discussion centers on the net ionic equations for the reaction between magnesium chloride (MgCl2) and copper(II) nitrate (Cu(NO3)2). Participants explore concepts of solubility and the conditions under which a reaction may or may not occur, focusing on the theoretical aspects of ionic equations and solubility rules.
Participants do not reach a consensus on whether a reaction occurs, with some asserting that there will be no reaction while others focus on the request for ionic equations. The discussion reflects differing interpretations of solubility rules.
There are limitations in the discussion regarding the definitions of solubility and the conditions under which reactions occur, as well as the lack of clarity on the specific ionic equations requested.
You can often find a worked example if you paste that without formatting into google.MG5 said:MgCl2 + Cu(NO3)2
NascentOxygen said:You can often find a worked example if you paste that without formatting into google.
I know NO3 is soluble and Cl is soluble too since there's no Ag, Pb, or Hg.
Borek said:Not without a reason - there will be no reaction.
Note: your statement
doesn't make much sense. Solubility is a property of a SALT, not of a single ion. So you can state "Cl- will not precipitate out of the solution, as there is no cation that will create insoluble salt with it", but you can't state "Cl- is soluble" as it doesn't mean anything - you can't have flask with isolated Cl-.