What happens when silver nitrate solution is added to sodium chloride solution?

(a) Write the equation for the reaction which takes place.


(b) Name the type of reaction involved.

A white precipitate of Silver chloride is formed along with sodium nitrate solution from a reaction of Silver nitrate solution and Sodium chloride solution.

(a) AgNO3 (aq) + NaCl (aq) AgCl (s)+ NaNO3 (aq)


(b) It is a double displacement reaction.


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