Net Ionic Equations and Solubility

This video tutorial explains how to write balanced net ionic equations for the reaction between barium hydroxide and iron(II) sulfate. It covers balancing molecular equations, determining solubility and states of compounds, and identifying precipitation reactions. The tutorial also details forming complete and net ionic equations, highlighting the importance of charge and atom balancing. The video concludes with a demonstration of the balanced net ionic equation, ensuring both charge and atom balance.

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

• Identify spectator ions

• Write the complete ionic equation

• Determine the solubility of compounds

• Balance the molecular equation

Which of the following is generally soluble according to solubility rules?

• Barium sulfate

• Iron(II) hydroxide

• Sodium chloride

• Lead sulfate

What type of reaction occurs when a solid forms and settles at the bottom of a test tube?

• Combustion reaction

• Precipitation reaction

• Decomposition reaction

• Synthesis reaction

Which of the following compounds is insoluble and forms a solid in the reaction?

• Sodium sulfate

• Iron(II) sulfate

• Barium hydroxide

• Barium sulfate

What is the charge of the barium ion in the complete ionic equation?

• 1-

• 2+

• 1+

• 2-

Why don't we split solids into ions in the net ionic equation?

• Solids are not reactive

• Solids do not dissolve in water

• Solids have no charge

• Solids are spectator ions

What is the purpose of identifying spectator ions in a reaction?

• To balance the equation

• To simplify the net ionic equation

• To determine solubility

• To identify reactants

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

• 1+

• 2+

• 0

• 2-

How do you ensure that the net ionic equation is balanced?

• By ensuring the charges add up to zero

• By checking the solubility

• By counting the number of atoms

• By identifying spectator ions

What is the final step in writing a net ionic equation?

• Balancing the molecular equation

• Writing the states of compounds

• Crossing out spectator ions

• Ensuring charge and atom balance