Consider a Solution Containing the Following Cations: Na⁺,Hg²⁺,Mn²⁺,Al³⁺ and Ag⁺

question 12

Multiple Choice

Consider a solution containing the following cations: Na⁺,Hg²⁺,Mn²⁺,Al³⁺ and Ag⁺.Treatment of the solution with dilute HCl followed by saturation with H₂S results in formation of precipitate(s) .Which ions still remain in solution (i.e. ,did not precipitate) ?

• A)Ag⁺ only
• B)Na⁺,Hg²⁺,Al³⁺
• C)Ag⁺ and Hg²⁺
• D)Na⁺,Al³⁺,and Mn²⁺
• E)Na⁺ only