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Q: What is defined as an ion that does not participate in a reaction?
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Which term is used to defined substance that participate in chemical reactions?

Substances that participate in the complete, finished reaction are called reactants. Substances that participate for only part of the reaction (in other words, it is used up [or canceled out in the equation]) are called intermediates. Substances that do not participate in the reaction but are still added (and speed up the reaction [their identity is not changed]) are called catalysts.


Which best described spectator ions?

A spectator ion is an ion which does not participate in a reaction. Zn(s) + H2SO4 (aq) -----> ZnSO4 (aq) + H2 (g) That is the equation. The Zn goes from a solid to aqeous therefore it reacted. The Hydrogen in H2SO4 went from (aq) to (g) therefore it reacted. The SO4 however went from (aq) to (aq) and therefore didn't react and is therefore a spectator ion.


Can a molecule participate in a reaction?

No.


Which of these terms is defined as an atom that has a charge?

ion


When a substance has the ability to participate in a chemical reaction what is it called?

It is called a reactant. While catalysts participate in reaction dynamics, they are not permanently changed in the process.


What is electovalency?

why atoms participate in chemical 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


Which is a spectator ion in the reaction between Na2CO3(aq) and HNO3(aq)?

Which is a spectator ion in the reaction between Na2CO3(aq) and HNO3(aq)


What name is given to a solution that does not participate in a visible reaction?

Catalyst? They dont exactly participate in a reaction, just provide an alternate pathway with a lower energy barrier.


What happens when copper ion solution is combined with lithium ion solution?

It starts a reaction


Is SO4 a spectator ion?

This depends on the reaction.


What is a spector ion?

Ions that do not change in a reaction