Net Ionic Equations and Spectator Ions

The video tutorial explains how to write a balanced net ionic equation for the reaction of lead with copper(II) nitrate. It begins with balancing the molecular equation, then discusses the solubility rules and states of the compounds involved. The tutorial proceeds to split strong electrolytes into their ions to form the complete ionic equation. Spectator ions are identified and removed to derive the net ionic equation. Finally, the video ensures that both atoms and charges are balanced in the net ionic equation.

What is the first step in writing a balanced net ionic equation?

• Identify spectator ions

• Split strong electrolytes into ions

• Balance the molecular equation

• Determine the solubility of compounds

According to solubility rules, which ion makes compounds very soluble?

• Sulfate ion

• Carbonate ion

• Chloride ion

• Nitrate ion

What is the state of lead when it is by itself in the reaction?

• Gas

• Liquid

• Aqueous

• Solid

What do you obtain by splitting strong electrolytes into their ions?

• Balanced equation

• Net ionic equation

• Complete ionic equation

• Molecular equation

What are spectator ions?

• Ions that do not change during the reaction

• Ions that are gases

• Ions that participate in the reaction

• Ions that form a precipitate

Which ions are removed to form the net ionic equation?

• Only anions

• Spectator ions

• Only cations

• All ions

What must be balanced in the net ionic equation?

• Neither atoms nor charge

• Both atoms and charge

• Only charge

• Only atoms

What is the charge on the reactants and products in the balanced net ionic equation?

• Zero

• One plus

• Three plus

• Two plus

Who is the presenter of the video tutorial?

• Dr. C

• Dr. B

• Dr. A

• Dr. D