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What is the function of spectator ions in a precipitation reaction?
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∙ 11y ago
Exactly that - they are just spectators. They take part, in that they react, but do not actually take part in the precipitation.
As an example take NaCl reacting with AgNO3 .
The reaction is AgNO3 + NaCl ------> AgCl (white precipitate) + NaNO3 .
The spectator ions are Na+ and NO3- . The reason is, the positive ion did not need to be Na+ but could have been K+ or Rb+ etc. Similarly the negative ion did not need to be NO3- but could have been ClO4- or other etc. So the net reaction is Ag+ + Cl- ------> AgCl (precipitate). The other ions are spectators.
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When a precipitation reaction occurs the ions that do not form the precipitate?
A precipitation reaction is usually a double displacement reaction. The ions that do not form the precipitate usually form the solution.
One or more of the ions that do not participate in an oxidation-reduction reaction are called?
spectator ions
What are the spectator ions in silver sulfate plus barium nitrate reaction?
The spectator ions are Ag+ and (NO3)-.
Which of the following best describes spectator ions?
(Apex) Ions that do not participate in the reaction
Why are the potassium and nitrate ions not involved in the equilibrium reaction?
they are both spectator ions.
When a precipitation reaction occurs the ions that do not form the precipitate?
A precipitation reaction is usually a double displacement reaction. The ions that do not form the precipitate usually form the solution.
Which ions are not spectator ions in the precipitation equation Pb(NO3)2 plus 2KI -- and gt PbI2 and nbsp plus 2KNO3?
The spectator ions in this precipitation equation are K+ and NO3-. The non-spectator ions are Pb2+ and I-. They combine to form the precipitate PbI2.
One or more of the ions that do not participate in an oxidation-reduction reaction are called?
spectator ions
What the spectator ions in silver sulfate plus Barium nitrate reaction?
The spectator ions are Ag+ and (NO3)-.
What are the spectator ions in silver sulfate plus barium nitrate reaction?
The spectator ions are Ag+ and (NO3)-.
Why are the potassium and nitrate ions not involved in the equilibrium reaction?
they are both spectator ions.
Which of the following best describes spectator ions?
(Apex) Ions that do not participate in the reaction
What is present in a solution in which a reaction is taking place but do not participate in the reaction?
spectator ions in a double replacement reaction
Ions that do not participate in an aqueous chemical reaction?
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How does potassium behave during a chemical reaction?
Group I cations are typically spectator ions in a reaction
Which ions in a total ionic equation are called spectator ionswhy?
In ionic equations the spectator ions are the ions that do not form a solute in the reactants side. They will have the symbol aq (for aqueous or in water)after it showing that is has not precipitated into a solid.
The spectator ions in the reaction between aqueous perchloric acid and aqueous barium hydoxide are?
Potassium and chloride ions.
