Net Ionic Equations and Spectator Ions

The video tutorial explains how to write a balanced net ionic equation for the reaction between nickel(II) carbonate and nitric acid. It covers balancing the molecular equation, determining the states of substances, splitting strong electrolytes into ions, and identifying spectator ions. The tutorial concludes with ensuring charge and atom balance in the final net ionic equation.

What is the first step in balancing a net ionic equation?

• Identify spectator ions

• Balance the molecular equation

• Determine the states of substances

• Split strong electrolytes into ions

What is the state of nickel(II) carbonate in the reaction?

• Aqueous

• Gas

• Solid

• Liquid

Which of the following is a strong acid in the reaction?

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitric acid

• Water

• Nickel(II) carbonate

What is the purpose of splitting strong electrolytes into ions?

• To form the complete ionic equation

• To identify spectator ions

• To balance the molecular equation

• To determine the states of substances

Which substances are not split into ions in the complete ionic equation?

• Weak bases

• Aqueous solutions

• Solids and gases

• Strong acids

What are spectator ions?

• Ions that participate in the reaction

• Ions that are only in the products

• Ions that are present in both reactants and products but do not participate

• Ions that are only in the reactants

Which ions are identified as spectators in this reaction?

• Hydrogen ions

• Nickel ions

• Carbonate ions

• Nitrate ions

What must be checked to ensure the net ionic equation is correct?

• The color of the solution

• The temperature of the reaction

• The charge and atom balance

• The pH level

What is the charge on the reactant side of the net ionic equation?

• Two plus

• Three plus

• One plus

• Zero

What is the final step in verifying the net ionic equation?

• Measuring the reaction rate

• Identifying the limiting reactant

• Ensuring the equation is balanced in terms of charge and atoms

• Checking the solubility of products