1. Write the balanced chemical equation:
NaCl (aq) + AgNO₃ (aq) → AgCl (s) + NaNO₃ (aq)
2. Determine the limiting reactant:
Since we have excess AgNO₃, NaCl is the limiting reactant. This means the amount of AgCl produced is determined by the amount of NaCl available.
3. Calculate the moles of NaCl:
* Molar mass of NaCl = 58.44 g/mol
* Moles of NaCl = (10 g) / (58.44 g/mol) = 0.171 mol
4. Use the mole ratio from the balanced equation to find moles of AgCl:
* The balanced equation shows a 1:1 mole ratio between NaCl and AgCl.
* Therefore, 0.171 mol of NaCl will produce 0.171 mol of AgCl.
5. Calculate the mass of AgCl:
* Molar mass of AgCl = 143.32 g/mol
* Mass of AgCl = (0.171 mol) * (143.32 g/mol) = 24.5 g
Therefore, 24.5 grams of solid AgCl are produced in this reaction.