Net Ionic Equations

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What is a net ionic equation?

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A net ionic equation is a chemical equation that shows only the species that participate in a reaction, omitting the spectator ions.

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What are spectator ions?

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Spectator ions are ions that do not participate in the actual chemical reaction and remain unchanged on both sides of the equation.

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How do you identify insoluble products in a reaction?

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Insoluble products can be identified using solubility rules, which state that certain compounds do not dissolve in water.

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What is the solubility rule for hydroxides?

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Most hydroxides are insoluble, except for those of alkali metals and barium.

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What is the role of reactants in a chemical equation?

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Reactants are the starting substances that undergo a chemical change in a reaction.

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What is the role of products in a chemical equation?

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Products are the substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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How do you write a complete ionic equation?

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A complete ionic equation shows all the ions present in a solution, including spectator ions.

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What is the difference between a complete ionic equation and a net ionic equation?

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A complete ionic equation includes all ions, while a net ionic equation only includes the ions that participate in the reaction.

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What is the significance of balancing chemical equations?

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Balancing chemical equations ensures that the law of conservation of mass is obeyed, meaning the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides.

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What is the formula for barium sulfate?

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The formula for barium sulfate is BaSO₄.