Electrolytes and Net Ionic Equations

This video tutorial explains how to write the net ionic equation for the reaction between acetic acid (CH3COOH) and potassium hydroxide (KOH). It begins with writing the balanced molecular equation and determining the states of the compounds involved. The tutorial then covers splitting strong electrolytes into ions and forming the complete ionic equation. Finally, it demonstrates how to identify and remove spectator ions to arrive at the net ionic equation.

What are the reactants in the net ionic equation discussed in the video?

• CH3COOH and KOH

• H2SO4 and NH3

• HCl and NaOH

• NaCl and AgNO3

What is the state of acetic acid in the molecular equation?

• Aqueous

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid

Which of the following is a strong electrolyte?

• H2O

• CH3COOH

• C6H12O6

• KOH

What charge does the potassium ion carry?

• 2+

• 1+

• 2-

• 1-

Which ion is not split in the net ionic equation?

• Water

• Potassium ion

• Acetate ion

• Hydroxide ion

What is the role of spectator ions in a chemical equation?

• They participate in the reaction.

• They form new compounds.

• They change during the reaction.

• They remain unchanged and are not part of the net ionic equation.

Which ion is considered a spectator ion in the reaction?

• Hydronium ion

• Hydroxide ion

• Potassium ion

• Acetate ion

What is the net ionic equation derived in the video?

• H+ + OH- → H2O

• Ag+ + Cl- → AgCl

• Na+ + Cl- → NaCl

• CH3COOH + OH- → CH3COO- + H2O

What happens to the spectator ions in the net ionic equation?

• They change their charge.

• They form a precipitate.

• They are removed from the equation.

• They are included in the final equation.

What is the final product formed in the net ionic equation?

• CH3COOH

• KOH

• K+ and OH-

• CH3COO- and H2O