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Ch.4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solution
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Capitolo 4, Problema 17b,c,d

Ignoring protolysis reactions (i.e. proton transfer reaction), specify what ions are present in a solution upon dissolving each of the following substances in water: (b)(NH4)3PO4 (c) Na2Cr2O7 (d) NaPF6.

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Identify the chemical formula of the compound: Na_2Cr_2O_7.
Recognize that Na_2Cr_2O_7 is an ionic compound composed of sodium ions (Na^+) and dichromate ions (Cr_2O_7^{2-}).
When Na_2Cr_2O_7 dissolves in water, it dissociates into its constituent ions.
Write the dissociation equation: Na_2Cr_2O_7 (s) → 2 Na^+ (aq) + Cr_2O_7^{2-} (aq).
Conclude that the ions present in the solution are Na^+ and Cr_2O_7^{2-}.

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