Ionic Reactions and Equations

This video tutorial explains how to write the net ionic equation for the reaction between hydrochloric acid (HCl) and barium hydroxide (Ba(OH)2). It covers the steps to balance the molecular equation, discusses the dissociation and solubility of compounds, and demonstrates how to write the complete ionic equation. The tutorial also identifies spectator ions and simplifies the net ionic equation, providing a clear understanding of the process.

What type of reaction occurs between hydrochloric acid and barium hydroxide?

• Synthesis

• Combustion

• Neutralization

• Decomposition

What is the first step in balancing a molecular equation?

• Adjusting the subscripts

• Changing the reactants

• Altering the coefficients

• Adding more products

Which of the following is a strong acid that dissociates in water?

• NaOH

• HCl

• BaCl2

• H2O

What is the state of water in the reaction between HCl and barium hydroxide?

• Liquid

• Aqueous

• Solid

• Gas

Which ion has a 2+ charge in the reaction?

• Chloride

• Hydrogen

• Hydroxide

• Barium

What is the charge of the hydroxide ion?

• 1-

• 2+

• 2-

• 1+

What is the complete ionic equation?

• An equation showing all ions present

• An equation showing only the spectator ions

• An equation showing only the reactants

• An equation showing only the products

What are spectator ions?

• Ions that do not participate in the reaction

• Ions that are only in the reactants

• Ions that change state during the reaction

• Ions that form a precipitate

What is the net ionic equation?

• An equation showing only the ions that participate in the reaction

• An equation showing the unbalanced molecular equation

• An equation showing the balanced molecular equation

• An equation showing all compounds

How can the net ionic equation be simplified?

• By adding more reactants

• By removing the coefficients

• By changing the products

• By adding more products