Balancing Net Ionic Equations

The video tutorial explains how to balance a net ionic equation for the reaction between silver nitrate and cesium phosphate. It covers balancing the molecular equation, determining the states of substances, forming the complete ionic equation, and identifying spectator ions to derive the net ionic equation. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of charge conservation and atom balance in chemical equations.

What is the first step in balancing a net ionic equation?

• Split compounds into ions

• Identify spectator ions

• Balance the molecular equation

• Determine the solubility of compounds

How do you balance the number of silver atoms in the equation?

• Add a coefficient of 2 in front of cesium phosphate

• Add a coefficient of 3 in front of silver nitrate

• Add a coefficient of 3 in front of cesium phosphate

• Add a coefficient of 2 in front of silver nitrate

What is the state of cesium phosphate in the equation?

• Liquid

• Aqueous

• Solid

• Gas

Which of the following compounds is insoluble?

• Cesium nitrate

• Cesium phosphate

• Silver phosphate

• Silver nitrate

What do you do with spectator ions in the complete ionic equation?

• Convert them to solids

• Double their coefficients

• Cross them out

• Include them in the net ionic equation

Which ions are considered spectator ions in this reaction?

• Phosphate ions

• Nitrate ions

• Cesium ions

• Silver ions

What is the net charge on both sides of the net ionic equation?

• Variable

• Positive

• Negative

• Zero

Why is it important to ensure the net charge is zero in the net ionic equation?

• To conserve mass

• To balance the equation

• To identify spectator ions

• To ensure solubility

What is the final step in writing the net ionic equation?

• Identifying spectator ions

• Ensuring charge and atom balance

• Writing the states of compounds

• Balancing the molecular equation

What is the role of Dr. B in the video?

• He is a student

• He is a teacher

• He is a narrator

• He is a chemist