Solubility and Ionic Reactions

The video tutorial explains how to write a balanced net ionic equation for the reaction between barium nitrate and ammonium carbonate. It begins with balancing the molecular equation, followed by determining the solubility and states of the compounds involved. The tutorial then demonstrates how to split strong electrolytes to form the complete ionic equation and finally derives the net ionic equation by removing spectator ions, ensuring both atoms and charges are balanced.

What is the first step in balancing the molecular equation for barium nitrate and ammonium carbonate?

• Write the net ionic equation

• Balance the ammonium ions

• Identify the precipitate

• Determine the solubility

Which of the following is generally insoluble, forming a precipitate in the reaction?

• Ammonium ions

• Nitrate ions

• Barium carbonate

• Ammonium nitrate

According to solubility rules, which ions are typically very soluble?

• Sulfate ions

• Carbonate ions

• Barium ions

• Nitrate ions

What is the purpose of splitting strong electrolytes into ions?

• To form the complete ionic equation

• To identify the precipitate

• To balance the molecular equation

• To determine solubility

Which compound remains intact in the complete ionic equation due to its insolubility?

• Barium carbonate

• Ammonium nitrate

• Barium nitrate

• Ammonium carbonate

What are spectator ions?

• Ions that are insoluble

• Ions that balance the equation

• Ions that do not participate in the reaction

• Ions that form a precipitate

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

• Hydroxide ions

• Nitrate ions

• Carbonate ions

• Barium ions

What is the net charge of the balanced net ionic equation?

• Zero

• Negative

• Variable

• Positive

Why is it important to ensure the charges are balanced in the net ionic equation?

• To determine solubility

• To identify the precipitate

• To balance the molecular equation

• To ensure the reaction is neutral

What is the final product of the reaction between barium nitrate and ammonium carbonate?

• Ammonium ions

• Barium carbonate

• Ammonium nitrate

• Nitrate ions