Net Ionic Equations

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What is a net ionic equation?

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A net ionic equation shows only the species that participate in a chemical reaction, omitting spectator ions.

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What does (s) represent in a chemical equation?

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The abbreviation (s) indicates that a substance is a solid, often referring to a precipitate formed in a reaction.

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What is a precipitate?

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A precipitate is an insoluble solid that forms when two aqueous solutions are mixed.

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What are spectator ions?

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Spectator ions are ions that do not participate in the actual chemical reaction and remain unchanged in solution.

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What is the role of water in an aqueous solution?

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Water acts as a solvent, dissolving other substances to form a solution.

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How do you identify a precipitate in a reaction?

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A precipitate can be identified by observing the formation of a solid when two solutions are mixed.

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What is the net ionic equation for the reaction of AgNO3 and CaCl2?

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Ag+(aq) + Cl-(aq) → AgCl(s)