Net Ionic Equations and Reactions

The video tutorial explains how to write a balanced net ionic equation for the reaction of ammonia, silver nitrate, and water. It begins with balancing the molecular equation, assigning states to each substance, and discussing solubility. The tutorial then demonstrates how to split strong electrolytes into ions for the complete ionic equation and identifies spectator ions to form the net ionic equation. The video concludes by emphasizing the importance of charge conservation and balancing atoms.

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

• Determine the states of substances

• Balance the molecular equation

• Identify spectator ions

• Split strong electrolytes into ions

Which of the following is a weak electrolyte in the reaction?

• Silver hydroxide

• Silver nitrate

• Ammonia

• Water

What is the state of silver hydroxide in the reaction?

• Liquid

• Solid

• Gas

• Aqueous

Why is ammonia not split into ions in the complete ionic equation?

• It is a solid

• It is a strong electrolyte

• It is a weak base

• It is a strong acid

What is the charge of the silver ion in the reaction?

• -1

• +2

• 0

• +1

Which ion is considered a spectator ion in this reaction?

• Hydroxide ion

• Nitrate ion

• Ammonium ion

• Silver ion

What happens to the nitrate ion in the net ionic equation?

• It is a spectator ion

• It forms a precipitate

• It forms a gas

• It reacts with ammonia

What ensures that the net ionic equation is balanced?

• Equal number of electrons on both sides

• Equal number of ions on both sides

• Equal number of molecules on both sides

• Equal number of atoms on both sides

What is the final product formed in the reaction?

• Ammonium nitrate

• Silver hydroxide

• Ammonia

• Water

What is the significance of charge conservation in the net ionic equation?

• It ensures the reaction is spontaneous

• It shows the reaction is exothermic

• It confirms the reaction is balanced

• It indicates the reaction is endothermic