SOlubility & net Ionic equations

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance (solute) to dissolve in a solvent, forming a solution. It is often expressed in terms of concentration (e.g., grams of solute per liter of solution).

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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 spectator ions that do not change during the reaction.

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What does it mean for a substance to be oxidized?

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Oxidation refers to the loss of electrons by a substance during a chemical reaction, often resulting in an increase in oxidation state.

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What is a precipitate?

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A precipitate is an insoluble solid that forms when two aqueous solutions react, resulting in a chemical reaction.

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What is the dissociation of an ionic compound?

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Dissociation of an ionic compound is the process by which the compound separates into its constituent ions when dissolved in water.

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What is the solubility product constant (Ksp)?

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Ksp is an equilibrium constant that applies to the solubility of sparingly soluble ionic compounds. It is the product of the molar concentrations of the ions, each raised to the power of their coefficients in the balanced equation.

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What is the role of spectator ions in a reaction?

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Spectator ions are ions that do not participate in the actual chemical reaction and remain unchanged in the solution.

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How do you identify a precipitate in a reaction?

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A precipitate can be identified by observing the formation of a solid when two solutions are mixed, often indicated by cloudiness or sediment.

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What is the difference between strong and weak electrolytes?

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Strong electrolytes completely dissociate into ions in solution, while weak electrolytes partially dissociate.

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What is the significance of the solubility rules?

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Solubility rules help predict whether a compound will dissolve in water and whether a precipitate will form during a reaction.