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Net Ionic Equations and Spectator Ions

Net Ionic Equations and Spectator Ions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Chemistry

10th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video tutorial explains how to write a balanced net ionic equation for the reaction between copper(II) nitrate and ammonium sulfide. It begins with balancing the molecular equation, followed by determining the states of substances using solubility rules. The tutorial then demonstrates how to form the complete ionic equation by splitting strong electrolytes into ions. Spectator ions are identified and removed to derive the net ionic equation. The video concludes by ensuring charge conservation and atom balance in the final equation.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Write the complete ionic equation

Determine the solubility of compounds

Balance the molecular equation

Identify spectator ions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is generally soluble in water?

Carbonates

Phosphates

Nitrates

Sulfides

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the charge of the copper ion in copper(II) nitrate?

0

3+

2+

1+

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why don't we split solids in net ionic equations?

They are already balanced

They are insoluble

They do not contain ions

They are not reactive

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are spectator ions?

Ions that participate in the reaction

Ions that do not change during the reaction

Ions that form a precipitate

Ions that are insoluble

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ions are crossed out in the net ionic equation?

Ions that form a solid

Spectator ions

Ions that are not present in the products

Ions that are soluble

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Varies

Positive

Negative

Zero

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