Destroyer GC # 17

[MowgliR]

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Which of the following compounds would be most soluble in NH3?

a. K2CO3
b. NaBr
c. AgBr
d. CaCl2
e. LiNo3


Answer: C


I thought Ag+ aren't soluble. How do compound's solubility in NH3 differ from in water?

 

[invictusx]

Which of the following compounds would be most soluble in NH3?

a. K2CO3
b. NaBr
c. AgBr
d. CaCl2
e. LiNo3


Answer: C


I thought Ag+ aren't soluble. How do compound's solubility in NH3 differ from in water?

In this case, it can form a complex ion (AgNH4+), which is soluble because of its charged nature.

 

[recyrb]

can someone please elaborate why the others are less soluble?? I cant see how the like dissolves like applies, polarity?? hmm

thanks

 

[wall1two]

transition metals tend to form complex ions with ammonia and H20 due to their loose valence shell rules and the accessible lone pairs on ammonia and H20