Magnesium and Silver Nitrate Reactions

The video tutorial explains how to write the net ionic equation for the reaction between magnesium and silver nitrate. It begins by discussing the nature of the reaction as a single displacement and uses the activity series to confirm that the reaction will occur. The tutorial then guides viewers through balancing the molecular equation, identifying the states of compounds, and splitting strong electrolytes into ions. Finally, it demonstrates how to form the complete and net ionic equations by removing spectator ions.

What type of reaction is occurring between magnesium and silver nitrate?

• Decomposition

• Synthesis

• Single displacement

• Double displacement

Why is magnesium able to displace silver in the reaction with silver nitrate?

• Silver is more reactive than magnesium

• Magnesium is more reactive than silver

• Silver and magnesium have the same reactivity

• Magnesium is less reactive than silver

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

• Determine the solubility of compounds

• Balance the molecular equation

• Identify spectator ions

• Split compounds into ions

What state is assigned to silver nitrate in the reaction?

• Liquid

• Gas

• Aqueous

• Solid

Which ion is always considered to have a negative charge in this reaction?

• Magnesium ion

• Silver ion

• Nitrate ion

• Hydrogen ion

What is the charge of the silver ion in the reaction?

• 1+

• 1-

• 2+

• 2-

What do we call ions that do not participate in the reaction and appear on both sides of the equation?

• Reactive ions

• Active ions

• Spectator ions

• Neutral ions

Which ions are crossed out when simplifying the complete ionic equation?

• Ions that are gases

• Ions that change state

• Ions that are solids

• Spectator ions

What is the final product of the reaction between magnesium and silver nitrate?

• Magnesium solid

• Silver solid

• Silver ion

• Magnesium ion

What is the net ionic equation for the reaction between magnesium and silver nitrate?

• Mg + 2Ag+ → 2Ag + Mg2+

• Mg + 2AgNO3 → Mg(NO3)2 + 2Ag

• Mg2+ + 2NO3- → Mg(NO3)2

• 2Ag+ + 2NO3- → 2Ag + 2NO3-