Honors Chemistry: Net Ionic Equations

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What is a net ionic equation?

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

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What is a precipitate?

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A precipitate is an insoluble solid that forms when two aqueous solutions are mixed.

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What does 'soluble' mean in chemistry?

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Soluble refers to a substance's ability to dissolve in a solvent, typically 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 solubility rule for sulfides?

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Most sulfides are insoluble, except for those of alkali metals and alkaline earth metals.

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What is the result of mixing barium nitrate and sodium chloride?

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Barium chloride precipitates as it is insoluble in water.

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What is the result of mixing lead (II) nitrate and potassium iodide?

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Lead (II) iodide precipitates as it is insoluble in water.

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What is the role of spectator ions in a chemical reaction?

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Spectator ions do not participate in the reaction and remain unchanged in solution.

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How do you determine if a precipitate will form in a reaction?

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Check the solubility rules for the products formed; if any product is insoluble, a precipitate will form.

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What is the formula for copper(II) hydroxide?

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Cu(OH)₂.