What is the dissolution reaction for KNO_3KNO3. How many moles of ions are formed from it?

1 Answer
Dec 26, 2015

Dissolution: KNO_3(s) -> K^+(aq) + NO_3^(-)(aq)KNO3(s)โ†’K+(aq)+NOโˆ’3(aq)

Explanation:

Observe that per mole of KNO_3KNO3, 1 mole each of potassium ions (K^+K+) and nitrate ions (NO_3^-NOโˆ’3). Therefore, as a whole, this dissolution reaction will produce 2 moles of ions, being unspecific of species.