Here's why:
* Solubility Rules: Ammonium salts (like NH₄Cl) are generally soluble in water. Calcium acetate is also soluble in water.
* Double Displacement Reaction: When these two solutions are mixed, a double displacement reaction occurs. This means the positive and negative ions switch partners:
NH₄Cl(aq) + Ca(CH₃COO)₂(aq) → CaCl₂(aq) + 2 NH₄CH₃COO(aq)
* All Products are Soluble: Calcium chloride (CaCl₂) and ammonium acetate (NH₄CH₃COO) are both soluble in water.
Therefore, all the products remain dissolved in the solution, and no solid precipitate forms.
