Fig. 15.3 outlines the classic scheme for separating a mixture of insoluble chloride salts from one another. Explain the chemistry involved in the various steps of the figure.

Fig. 15.3

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Solution of Pb²+ Add CrO₂²- Solution of Ag, Hg., Pb²+ Precipitate of AgCl(s), Hg,Cl(s), PbCl(s) Precipitate of PbCrO4(s) (yellow) Add cold HCKag) Heat Precipitate of AgCl(s), Hg₂Cl(s) Solution of Ag(NH3)2, CT Add H Precipitate of AgCl(s) (white) Add NH3(g) Precipitate of Hg(/) (black). H₂NH₂Cl(s) (white)