Acid-Base Reactions and Ionic Equations

This video tutorial explains how to write the net ionic equation for the reaction between acetic acid (CH3COOH) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH). It begins with an introduction to the reactants and their properties, followed by writing the balanced molecular equation. The tutorial then covers the dissociation of compounds, focusing on the difference between strong bases and weak acids. The complete ionic equation is formed by identifying the ions involved, and the net ionic equation is derived by eliminating spectator ions. The video concludes with a summary of the process and the final net ionic equation.

What is the common name for CH3COOH?

• Hydrochloric Acid

• Sulfuric Acid

• Acetic Acid

• Sodium Hydroxide

Why is the hydrogen in CH3COOH written at the end?

• To demonstrate its ionic nature

• To highlight its solubility

• To show it is a carboxylic acid

• To indicate it is a base

What is the state of sodium acetate in the reaction?

• Solid

• Gas

• Liquid

• Aqueous

Which type of compound does not dissociate completely in water?

• Weak acids

• Salts

• Strong acids

• Strong bases

What is the charge of the sodium ion?

• 2-

• 1-

• 1+

• 2+

Which ion is considered a spectator ion in this reaction?

• Acetate ion

• Hydrogen ion

• Sodium ion

• Hydroxide ion

What is the charge of the acetate ion?

• 1-

• 1+

• 2+

• 2-

What is the state of water in the net ionic equation?

• Liquid

• Aqueous

• Gas

• Solid

What is removed to derive the net ionic equation?

• Reactants

• Products

• Spectator ions

• All ions

What is the final product of the reaction between acetic acid and sodium hydroxide?

• Sodium chloride

• Sodium acetate

• Sodium carbonate

• Sodium sulfate