Net Ionic Equations and Reactions

The video tutorial explains how to write the net ionic equation for the reaction between zinc and silver nitrate. It covers balancing the molecular equation, determining the states of the components, writing the complete ionic equation, and deriving the net ionic equation by removing spectator ions. The tutorial also discusses the charges of ions and the solubility of compounds involved in the reaction.

What type of reaction occurs between zinc and silver nitrate?

• Synthesis

• Double displacement

• Single displacement

• Decomposition

What is the balanced molecular equation for the reaction between zinc and silver nitrate?

• Zn + AgNO3 → Zn(NO3)2 + Ag

• 2Zn + 2AgNO3 → Zn(NO3)2 + 2Ag

• 2Zn + AgNO3 → Zn(NO3)2 + Ag

• Zn + 2AgNO3 → Zn(NO3)2 + 2Ag

Which of the following is true about nitrates in the reaction?

• Nitrates are insoluble

• Nitrates are soluble

• Nitrates are gases

• Nitrates are solids

What is the state of zinc in the reaction?

• Aqueous

• Gas

• Solid

• Liquid

What is the charge of the silver ion in the complete ionic equation?

• 2+

• 1+

• 1-

• 2-

Which ion is not found on the periodic table and must be memorized or looked up?

• Chloride ion

• Silver ion

• Zinc ion

• Nitrate ion

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

• 1+

• 2-

• 2+

• 1-

What are spectator ions in a chemical reaction?

• Ions that are only on the product side

• Ions that participate in the reaction

• Ions that are unchanged on both sides of the equation

• Ions that are only on the reactant side

Which ions are crossed out to derive the net ionic equation?

• Nitrate ions

• Chloride ions

• Silver ions

• Zinc ions

What is the final net ionic equation for the reaction?

• Zn + 2Ag+ → Zn2+ + 2Ag

• Zn2+ + 2Ag → Zn + 2Ag+

• Zn + 2Ag+ + 2NO3- → Zn2+ + 2Ag + 2NO3-

• Zn + 2Ag+ → Zn2+ + 2Ag+