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Silver Bromide

Although the compound can be found in mineral form, AgBr is typically prepared by the reaction of silver nitrate with an alkali bromide, typically potassium bromide:[1]

    AgNO3(aq) + KBr(aq) → AgBr(s)+ KNO3(aq)

Although less convenient, the salt can also be prepared directly from its elements.

Chromium Acetate

Chromium(II) acetate, also known as chromous acetate, is the coordination compound with the formula Cr2(CH3CO2)4(H2O)2. This formula is commonly abbreviated Cr2(OAc)4(H2O)2. This red-coloured compound features a quadruple bond. The preparation of chromous acetate once was a standard test of the synthetic skills of students due to its considerable sensitivity to air and the dramatic colour changes that accompany its oxidation. It exists as the dihydrate and the anhydrous forms.