Chemistry 20 (SOLUTIONS) - Net Ionic Equations Practice

 Many reactions occur in aqueous solutions.

 These reactions will have dissolved ions that are present in both the reactants and products.
 “Spectator ions” remain unchanged after the reaction is over. In other words, spectator ions are dissolved ions that
are in the reactants before a reaction begins and in the products once a reaction is complete.

Recall:
 Molecular compounds (except acids) are never dissociated into IONS.
 Treat any acid/base reactions as double replacement reactions.
 All acids are soluble but only STRONG ACIDS will ionize completely in water.
 STRONG ACIDS to remember are:
o HClO4(aq) (perchloric acid) o H2SO4(aq) (sulphuric acid)
o HCl (aq) (hydrochloric acid) o HBr(aq) (hydrobromic acid)
o HI(aq) (hydroiodic acid) o HNO3(aq) (nitric acid)

How to write net ionic equations:

1. Write a complete balanced equation
2. Dissociate any “highly soluble” (according to solubility table) ionic compounds and ionize any STRONG ACIDS
(total ionic equation)
3. Cancel identical entities that appear on both reactant and product sides
4. Write the net ionic equation, reducing coefficients if necessary

For each of the following reactions, show all three types of reaction equations (complete chemical equation,
dissociated ionic equation with crossed off spectator ions, and overall net ionic equation).

Example: A solution of lead (II) nitrate reacts with a sodium iodide solution.
 Balanced Chemical Rxn:
Pb(NO3)2(aq) + 2NaI(aq) -> 2NaNO3(aq) + PbI2(s)

 Total Ionic Equation:

Pb2+(aq) + 2NO3-(aq) + 2Na+(aq) + 2I-(aq) -> 2NO3-(aq) + 2Na+(aq) + PbI2(s)

 Net Ionic Equation:

Pb2+(aq) + 2I-(aq) -> PbI2(s)

1. A solution of nickel (II) chloride is added to a beaker containing sodium carbonate solution.

2. Nitric acid reacts with a sodium hydroxide solution.

3. A barium hydroxide solution is completely neutralized by sulphuric acid.

4. A piece of aluminum is placed in a flask containing hydroiodic acid.

5. A sodium bromide solution is added to a beaker containing aqueous chlorine.

6. Acetic acid is added to a beaker containing a potassium hydroxide solution.

7. A zinc strip is dipped into an aqueous solution of silver nitrate.

8. Chlorine gas is bubbled through an aqueous solution of sodium iodide.

9. An iron nail is dropped into a beaker of sulphuric acid.

10. When a can of pop is opened, the pressure is released, and aqueous carbonic acid begins to decompose
into carbon dioxide gas and water. (FYI in your body, most of the CO2 that is a cellular waste product and
will be eventually exhaled out your lungs is carried as carbonic acid in your blood stream, using this very
same reaction. Why would it be a bad idea to have acidic blood? How does the body fix this problem?
Keep this question in mind for our next unit!!)