Problem 6.144 A 2.197 g sample of an unknown alkaline-earth metal was allowed to
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Question
Problem 6.144
A 2.197 g sample of an unknown alkaline-earth metal was allowed to react with a volume of chlorine gas that contains 1.91×1022Cl2 molecules. The resulting metal chloride was analyzed for chlorine by dissolving a 0.623 g sample in water and adding an excess of AgNO3(aq) to give a precipitate of 1.126 g of solid AgCl.
A
What is the percent Cl in the alkaline-earth chloride? = 44.7%
What is the identity of the alkaline-earth metal? = Sr
*Write balanced equation for first chemical reaction.
Express your answer as a chemical equation. Identify all of the phases in your answer.
Explanation / Answer
A:- First reaction:-
Sr (s) + Cl2 (g) -------------> SrCl2 (s)
Second reaction:-
SrCl2 (s) + 2 AgNO3 (aq) --------> 2 AgCl (s) + Sr(NO3)2 (aq)