Net Ionic Equations and Spectator Ions

The video tutorial explains how to write a balanced net ionic equation for the reaction between sodium chloride (NaCl) and silver acetate (AgC2H3O2). It begins with an introduction to the compounds and their solubility properties. The tutorial then demonstrates how to balance the molecular equation and identify the states of the compounds. It proceeds to form the complete ionic equation by splitting strong electrolytes into their ions. Finally, the net ionic equation is derived by removing spectator ions, ensuring charge conservation and atom balance. The video concludes with a summary of the process.

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

• Balance the molecular equation

• Write the complete ionic equation

• Determine the solubility of compounds

• Identify spectator ions

Which of the following compounds is generally insoluble?

• Silver acetate

• Sodium chloride

• Sodium acetate

• Silver chloride

What is the charge of the acetate ion?

• 1+

• 2+

• 1-

• 2-

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

• Sodium ion

• Chloride ion

• Silver ion

• Silver chloride

What is the purpose of identifying spectator ions?

• To identify reactants

• To determine solubility

• To simplify the net ionic equation

• To balance the equation

Which ions are crossed out as spectator ions in this reaction?

• Silver and acetate ions

• Sodium and chloride ions

• Silver and chloride ions

• Sodium and acetate ions

What is conserved in the net ionic equation?

• Neither mass nor charge

• Both mass and charge

• Charge only

• Mass only

How many silver atoms are present on each side of the net ionic equation?

• One

• Two

• None

• Three

What is the net ionic equation for the reaction between NaCl and AgC2H3O2?

• Na+ + Cl- → NaCl

• C2H3O2- + Ag+ → AgC2H3O2

• Ag+ + Cl- → AgCl

• Na+ + Ag+ → NaAg

Why might the positive ion be written first in net ionic equations?

• It is a rule of thumb

• It looks nicer

• It is more reactive

• It is more stable