Ionic Reactions and Equations

The video tutorial explains how to write a balanced net ionic equation for the reaction between silver nitrate (AgNO3) and ammonium chloride (NH4Cl). It begins with balancing the molecular equation, then discusses the solubility of compounds and assigns states. The tutorial proceeds to split the compounds into ions to form the complete ionic equation, identifies spectator ions, and finally derives the net ionic equation. The video concludes with a summary of the process and the final net ionic equation.

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

• Balance the molecular equation

• Split compounds into ions

• Determine the states of compounds

• Identify spectator ions

Which of the following compounds is insoluble in water?

• Ammonium nitrate

• Silver nitrate

• Ammonium chloride

• Silver chloride

What is the charge of the nitrate ion?

• 1+

• 2+

• 2-

• 1-

Which ions are considered spectator ions in this reaction?

• Silver and nitrate ions

• Silver and chloride ions

• Chloride and ammonium ions

• Nitrate and ammonium ions

What is the net ionic equation for the reaction between silver nitrate and ammonium chloride?

• Ag+ + NO3- → AgNO3

• NH4+ + Cl- → NH4Cl

• Ag+ + Cl- → AgCl

• NO3- + NH4+ → NH4NO3