Net Ionic Equations and Solubility

This video tutorial guides viewers through the process of balancing net ionic equations, using silver nitrate and lithium bromide as examples. It covers balancing the molecular equation, assigning states to substances, splitting strong electrolytes into ions, identifying and crossing out spectator ions, and finalizing the net ionic equation. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of charge conservation and atom balance in the final equation.

What is the first step in balancing net ionic equations?

• Write the net ionic equation

• Identify spectator ions

• Balance the molecular equation

• Determine the solubility of compounds

According to solubility rules, which of the following is generally soluble?

• Silver bromide

• Lithium compounds

• Lead sulfate

• Calcium carbonate

What is the state of silver bromide in the reaction?

• Liquid

• Gaseous

• Aqueous

• Solid

What is the charge of the nitrate ion?

• 2-

• 1+

• 1-

• 2+

Which ion is not split in the net ionic equation?

• Nitrate ion

• Lithium ion

• Bromide ion

• Silver bromide

What is the purpose of identifying spectator ions?

• To balance the equation

• To simplify the net ionic equation

• To determine solubility

• To calculate molarity

Which ions are considered spectator ions in this reaction?

• Silver and bromide ions

• Lithium and nitrate ions

• Silver and nitrate ions

• Lithium and bromide ions

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

• 0

• 1-

• 1+

• 2+

Why is it important to ensure that the charge is balanced in a net ionic equation?

• To ensure the equation is correct

• To predict the products

• To determine the reaction rate

• To confirm the reaction is spontaneous

What does a net ionic equation represent?

• The molecular equation

• Only the ions that participate in the reaction

• The solubility of compounds

• All ions present in the solution