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Ions that appear on both sides of the equation are spectator ions. These ions do not participate in the reaction at all. Thus, they are omitted when writing the net ionic formula of a reaction.
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Which term is used for the chemical equation that lists only those ions that take part in a double-replacement reaction?
D.) net ionic equation -plato
What is the balanced equation for equilibrium of an aqueous solution of KF?
This depends on the type of equation you want. Some teachers prefer an "ionic equation", where all of the ions are shown. Others prefer a "net ionic equation" where ions which are found on the left and right sides of the reaction are taken away. KF ---H2O---> K+ + F- would be the net ionic equation.
What is the difference between a math equation and a chemical equation?
A math equation uses variables and numbers, while a chemical equation uses compounds and mole ratios.
The first step in writing a net ionic equation is to write the ions present in what?
It is usually useful to start with a full balanced chemical equation. Then, if dealing with aqueous reactants, see if any solid precipitates are formed. Only the ones in the precipitates should be in your equation. Those still in aqueous solutions are merely spectator ions.
How can you recognize the product in a chemical equation?
The arrow is always pointing to it. If you know the reaction is ionic, break up the ions in the reactants. Example: NaOH reacts with HCl. Ions in NaOH are Na+ and OH-, in HCl, it is H+ and Cl-. Mix and match the ions and you get a Na+ with a Cl- giving NaCl (salt) and H+ with OH- giving HOH, i.e. H2O (water).
Ions that appear in identical forms on both sides of a total ionic equation are referred to as?
Spectator Ions
What is constituent ions?
Constituent Ions are Spectator Ions. Spectator Ions are ions that appear on both sides of the chemical equation. (Spectator Ions appear as both reactants and as products). They do not participate in the reaction and they are NOT shown in the Net Ionic Equation.
What does not appear in a net ionic equation because it remains unchanged in the chemical reaction?
Spectator Ions. YEA BUDDY!
Can the complete ionic equation and the net ionic equation for a double replacement reaction ever be the same?
Yes. If both compounds are insoluable in water then the complete/overall ionic equation and the net ionic equation will look the same. The only way they look different is if there are spectator ions(ions that appear on both sides of the equation).
What is a complete ionic equation?
An equation showing all dissolved compounds as ions
Explain what is meant by a chemical equation being balanced?
Placing coefficients in front of compounds or elements or poly-atomic ions to balance the number of atoms of different elements between the reactants side and the products side. Ex. CH4 + 2 O2 CO2 + 2 H2O
What is a way to show chemical reactions using symbols instead of words?
a formula equation
Which term is used for the chemical equation that lists only those ions that take part in a double repacement reaction?
This is a net ionic equation.
What determines how many hydroxide ions are needed to write a chemical formula?
The requirement that both sides of the equation balance. Balancing redox equations is a tricky art; the best advice I can offer is "practice, practice, practice."
If you have the chemical equation caco3 and hcl equal cacl3 etc. are caco3 and hcl particles molecules or ions?
They are molecules.
Which term is used for the chemical equation that lists only those ions that take part in a double-replacement reaction?
D.) net ionic equation -plato
What is the balanced equation for equilibrium of an aqueous solution of KF?
This depends on the type of equation you want. Some teachers prefer an "ionic equation", where all of the ions are shown. Others prefer a "net ionic equation" where ions which are found on the left and right sides of the reaction are taken away. KF ---H2O---> K+ + F- would be the net ionic equation.
