Net Ionic Equations and Spectator Ions

The video tutorial explains how to balance the net ionic equation for the reaction between silver nitrate (AgNO3) and sulfuric acid (H2SO4). It begins with balancing the molecular equation, followed by determining the states of substances based on solubility rules. The tutorial then demonstrates forming the complete ionic equation by splitting strong electrolytes into ions. Spectator ions are identified and removed to derive the net ionic equation. Finally, the video ensures charge conservation and atom balance in the net ionic equation.

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

• Write the complete ionic equation

• Determine the solubility of compounds

• Balance the molecular equation

• Identify spectator ions

Which of the following is an exception to the solubility of sulfates?

• Magnesium sulfate

• Silver sulfate

• Calcium sulfate

• Barium sulfate

What state is assigned to a substance that forms a precipitate in a reaction?

• Aqueous

• Gaseous

• Solid

• Liquid

What is the charge of a silver ion in the complete ionic equation?

• 2+

• 1+

• 1-

• 2-

In the complete ionic equation, which ion is not split apart?

• Nitrate ion

• Hydrogen ion

• Silver sulfate

• Sulfate ion

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

Which ions are removed to form the net ionic equation?

• Spectator ions

• Ions that are aqueous

• Ions that are gases

• Ions that form a solid

What must be conserved in a balanced net ionic equation?

• Mass only

• Charge only

• Neither mass nor charge

• Both mass and charge

What is the net charge of a neutral compound in a net ionic equation?

• 2+

• 1+

• 1-

• 0

What is the final step in verifying a balanced net ionic equation?

• Writing the molecular equation

• Counting the atoms

• Checking the solubility

• Identifying spectator ions