Net Ionic Equations and Reactions

The video tutorial explains how to write the balanced net ionic equation for the reaction between potassium chloride (KCl) and silver acetate (AgC2H3O2). It begins with an introduction to the compounds and their molecular equation, which is already balanced. The tutorial then discusses the solubility of the compounds and their states, highlighting that silver chloride (AgCl) is insoluble and forms a precipitate. The video proceeds to break down the compounds into ions for the complete ionic equation and then derives the net ionic equation by removing spectator ions. The tutorial concludes by emphasizing the conservation of charge and mass in the reaction.

What are the reactants in the reaction discussed in the video?

• Sodium acetate and silver chloride

• Potassium chloride and silver acetate

• Sodium chloride and silver nitrate

• Potassium nitrate and silver chloride

Which ion is typically cautious about solubility but dissolves with acetate?

• Potassium ion

• Chloride ion

• Acetate ion

• Silver ion

What is the state of silver chloride in the reaction?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gaseous

• Aqueous

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

• 2+

• 1+

• 1-

• 2-

Which of the following is a spectator ion in the reaction?

• Acetate ion

• Potassium ion

• Chloride ion

• Silver ion

What is the net ionic equation for the reaction?

• K+ + NO3- → KNO3

• Ag+ + NO3- → AgNO3

• K+ + Cl- → KCl

• Ag+ + Cl- → AgCl

What is conserved in the net ionic equation?

• Only mass

• Only charge

• Both mass and charge

• Neither mass nor charge

What is the net charge of the compound formed in the reaction?

• 1+

• 0

• 2+

• 1-

Which ion is not split in the net ionic equation?

• Silver ion

• Chloride ion

• Potassium ion

• Acetate ion

What is the role of Dr. B in the video?

• Discussing the periodic table

• Teaching about organic chemistry

• Demonstrating a chemical experiment

• Explaining the balanced net ionic equation