Net Ionic Equations and Reactions

The video tutorial explains the reaction between rubidium hydroxide and nitric acid, highlighting it as a neutralization reaction. It covers balancing the molecular equation, deriving the net ionic equation, and understanding solubility and electrolytes. The tutorial also discusses identifying ions and their charges, leading to the final net ionic equation.

What type of reaction occurs between rubidium hydroxide and nitric acid?

• Combustion

• Synthesis

• Neutralization

• Decomposition

What is the main product formed in a neutralization reaction?

• Metal and non-metal

• Gas and precipitate

• Acid and base

• Salt and water

Why might someone have difficulty balancing the molecular equation?

• Ignoring the charges

• Not considering the states of matter

• Forgetting to count all atoms

• Using incorrect coefficients

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

• Balancing the equation

• Identifying the states of substances

• Combining ions

• Calculating molar mass

Which of the following is a strong electrolyte?

• Water

• Sugar

• Rubidium hydroxide

• Carbon dioxide

What is the charge of the rubidium ion?

• 1-

• 2-

• 1+

• 2+

Which ion is not split in the net ionic equation?

• Water

• Hydroxide ion

• Nitrate ion

• Rubidium ion

What happens to spectator ions in the net ionic equation?

• They are doubled

• They are combined

• They are removed

• They are highlighted

What is the final net ionic equation for the reaction?

• H+ + OH- → H2O

• RbOH + HNO3 → RbNO3 + H2O

• H2O → H+ + OH-

• Rb+ + NO3- → RbNO3

In the net ionic equation, which ion is typically written first?

• OH-

• NO3-

• H+

• Rb+