Practice mode Reaction Kinetics

Why does AgNO₃ solution react almost instantly with NaCl solution to form a white precipitate?

Correct answer D. It is an ionic reaction requiring no bonds to be broken

Explanation

Ag⁺ and Cl⁻ ions are already free in solution and simply combine. No covalent bonds need breaking, so the activation energy is very low.

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