Net Ionic Equations and Spectator Ions

The video tutorial explains how to balance the net ionic equation for barium acetate and ammonium sulfate. It begins with balancing the molecular equation, followed by determining the states and solubility of the compounds involved. The tutorial then demonstrates how to form the complete ionic equation and identify spectator ions to arrive at the net ionic equation. The final step involves ensuring charge and atom balance in the equation.

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

• Identify the spectator ions

• Balance the molecular equation

• Determine the solubility of compounds

• Write the complete ionic equation

How many acetate ions are needed to balance the molecular equation for barium acetate and ammonium sulfate?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• One

Which compound is insoluble and forms a precipitate in the reaction?

• Ammonium sulfate

• Barium sulfate

• Ammonium acetate

• Barium acetate

What is the state of ammonium compounds in the reaction?

• Aqueous

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid

What do you call ions that appear on both sides of the complete ionic equation?

• Balanced ions

• Precipitate ions

• Spectator ions

• Net ions

Which ions are crossed out as spectator ions in this reaction?

• Acetate ions

• Barium ions

• Hydrogen ions

• Sulfate ions

What is the charge of the barium ion in the net ionic equation?

• 2-

• 1-

• 2+

• 1+

What ensures that the net ionic equation is balanced?

• Equal number of atoms on both sides

• Equal number of molecules on both sides

• Equal number of compounds on both sides

• Equal number of ions on both sides

What is the charge of the barium sulfate compound in the products?

• Variable

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

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

• Balancing the molecular equation

• Identifying spectator ions

• Ensuring charge and atom balance

• Determining solubility