Question

Why does no reaction exist when the reactants are NaNO3 + AgCLO4

Please explain

Answer 1

In this case, firstly we have to write the molecular and net ionic reaction for these two reactants NaNO₃ and AgClO₄, then we will see is there any spectator ions are present. Spectator ions are those which do nottake part in the reaction.

Molecular Equation:

NaNO₃ + AgClO₄ ---------------> NaClO₄ + AgNO₃

Ionic Equation:

Na⁺ + NO3^- + Ag⁺ + ClO^-₄ ----------------> Na⁺ + NO3^- + Ag⁺ + ClO^-₄

If we see ions cancel out.

Spectator Ions: All are spectator ions.

So there is no net reaction that is why no reaction occurs.