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

• Start with a balanced chemical equation

• Identify spectator ions

• Write the net ionic equation directly

• Dissociate all compounds

What does a complete ionic equation represent?

• All species as they exist in an aqueous solution

• The net ionic equation

• Only the products in a reaction

• Only the reactants in a reaction

When should you not dissociate an aqueous solution?

• When it is a weak acid or base

• When it is a strong acid

• When it is a solid

• When it is a gas

Which of the following is not dissociated in a complete ionic equation?

• Gases

• Solids

• Aqueous solutions

• Weak acids

How can you determine the charge of an ion in a compound?

• By measuring the pH

• By checking the color of the compound

• By guessing based on the compound

• By looking at the periodic table

What is the role of spectator ions in a chemical reaction?

• They remain unchanged and do not participate

• They increase the temperature of the solution

• They change the color of the solution

• They participate in the reaction

What should you do with spectator ions when writing a net ionic equation?

• Include them in the equation

• Cancel them out

• Double their concentration

• Convert them to solids

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

• Balance the equation

• Dissociate all compounds again

• Write the remaining species

• Add spectator ions back

Which ions are typically considered spectator ions?

• Ions that change during the reaction

• Ions that remain unchanged

• Ions that are gases

• Ions that are solids

What is the purpose of writing a net ionic equation?

• To show all compounds in a reaction

• To highlight the spectator ions

• To focus on the species that actually change

• To balance the chemical equation