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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?
When a precipitation reaction occurs, ions that do not form the precipitate remain in the solution. These ions are called spectator ions and do not participate in the formation of the solid precipitate. They are still present in the solution, but they do not contribute to the solid formed.
One or more of the ions that do not participate in an oxidation-reduction reaction are called?
spectator ions
Which of the following best describes spectator ions?
(Apex) Ions that do not participate in the reaction
What are the spectator ions in silver sulfate plus barium nitrate reaction?
The spectator ions in the reaction between silver sulfate and barium nitrate are nitrate (NO3-) ions and sulfate (SO4^2-) ions. These ions do not participate in the formation of the precipitate (barium sulfate) and remain unchanged throughout the reaction.
What ions are always spectator ions?
Na+, K+,Li+, NH4 + and NO3 - are always spectator ions because they are always soluble
When a precipitation reaction occurs the ions that do not form the precipitate?
When a precipitation reaction occurs, ions that do not form the precipitate remain in the solution. These ions are called spectator ions and do not participate in the formation of the solid precipitate. They are still present in the solution, but they do not contribute to the solid formed.
One or more of the ions that do not participate in an oxidation-reduction reaction are called?
spectator ions
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.
Which of the following best describes spectator ions?
(Apex) Ions that do not participate in the reaction
What the spectator ions in silver sulfate plus Barium nitrate reaction?
The spectator ions are Ag+ and (NO3)-.
The spectator ions in the reaction between aqueous perchloric acid and aqueous barium hydoxide are?
The spectator ions in this reaction are perchlorate (ClO4-) and barium (Ba2+). These ions do not participate in the reaction and remain in the solution before and after the reaction takes place.
What are the spectator ions in silver sulfate plus barium nitrate reaction?
The spectator ions in the reaction between silver sulfate and barium nitrate are nitrate (NO3-) ions and sulfate (SO4^2-) ions. These ions do not participate in the formation of the precipitate (barium sulfate) and remain unchanged throughout the reaction.
What ions are always spectator ions?
Na+, K+,Li+, NH4 + and NO3 - are always spectator ions because they are always soluble
What are the spectator ions in the reaction 2KOH plus H2SO4 and gt2H2O plus K2SO4?
In the reaction 2KOH + H2SO4 -> 2H2O + K2SO4, the spectator ions are K+ and SO4^2-. These ions do not participate in the chemical reaction i.e., they remain unchanged before and after the reaction.
Which choice identifies the spectator ions in the following reaction fecl3aq 3liohaq feoh3 s 3liclaq?
The spectator ions in this reaction are Cl- and Li+. They are present on both sides of the reaction unchanged and do not participate in the main chemical reaction.
What are the spectator ions in Mgs Zn2 2NO3- Mg2 2NO3- Zns?
NO3-
Ions that do not participate in an aqueous chemical reaction?
Spectator ions do not actively participate in the chemical reaction but remain in the solution unchanged. They are components of the reaction mixture that do not react with the other ions present. An example is the sodium ion in a reaction involving silver nitrate and sodium chloride, where sodium remains in solution while silver chloride precipitates out.
