Net Ionic Equations and Ionic Charges

The video tutorial explains how to write a net ionic equation for the reaction between nickel(II) chloride and sodium carbonate. It covers balancing the molecular equation, determining the states of substances, splitting strong electrolytes into ions, and identifying spectator ions. The tutorial concludes with the final net ionic equation, emphasizing the importance of understanding solubility rules and ion charges.

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

• Identify spectator ions

• Balance the molecular equation

• Determine the solubility of compounds

• Split compounds into ions

Which of the following compounds is typically insoluble in water?

• Nickel chloride

• Sodium carbonate

• Nickel carbonate

• Sodium chloride

What is the state of sodium chloride in the reaction?

• Gas

• Liquid

• Aqueous

• Solid

What is the charge on a chloride ion?

• 1-

• 2+

• 1+

• 2-

What is the charge on a nickel ion in this reaction?

• 1+

• 2+

• 1-

• 2-

Which ion is not split in the net ionic equation?

• Chloride ion

• Nickel carbonate

• Nickel ion

• Sodium ion

What is the purpose of identifying spectator ions?

• To balance the equation

• To determine solubility

• To find the charges of ions

• To simplify the net ionic equation

Which ions are removed to form the net ionic equation?

• Ions that form a solid

• Spectator ions

• Ions with a positive charge

• Ions with a negative charge

What is the final product in the net ionic equation?

• Sodium chloride

• Nickel carbonate

• Sodium carbonate

• Nickel chloride

What is the role of the carbonate ion in the reaction?

• Spectator ion

• Reactant forming a solid

• Product in the solution

• Catalyst