Textbook Question
What is the molarity of each ion in a solution prepared by dissolving 0.550 g of Na2SO4, 1.188 g of Na3PO4, and 0.223 g of Li2SO4 in water and diluting to a volume of 100.00 mL?
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Ch.4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solution
McMurry8th EditionChemistryISBN: 9781292336145
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Table of contents
- Ch.1 - Chemical Tools: Experimentation & Measurement143
- Ch.2 - Atoms, Molecules & Ions134
- Ch.3 - Mass Relationships in Chemical Reactions149
- Ch.4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solution157
- Ch.5 - Periodicity & Electronic Structure of Atoms92
- Ch.6 - Ionic Compounds: Periodic Trends and Bonding Theory73
- Ch.7 - Covalent Bonding and Electron-Dot Structures47
- Ch.8 - Covalent Compounds: Bonding Theories and Molecular Structure51
- Ch.9 - Thermochemistry: Chemical Energy104
- Ch.10 - Gases: Their Properties & Behavior138
- Ch.11 - Liquids & Phase Changes43
- Ch.12 - Solids and Solid-State Materials56
- Ch.13 - Solutions & Their Properties98
- Ch.14 - Chemical Kinetics79
- Ch.15 - Chemical Equilibrium107
- Ch.16 - Aqueous Equilibria: Acids & Bases94
- Ch.17 - Applications of Aqueous Equilibria125
- Ch.18 - Thermodynamics: Entropy, Free Energy & Equilibrium66
- Ch.19 - Electrochemistry130
- Ch.20 - Nuclear Chemistry73
- Ch.21 - Transition Elements and Coordination Chemistry122
- Ch.22 - The Main Group Elements155
- Ch.23 - Organic and Biological Chemistry43
Chapter 4, Problem 74
Write net ionic equations for the reactions listed in Problem 4.72.
Verified step by step guidance1
Identify the reactants and products in the given chemical equation.
Write the balanced molecular equation for the reaction.
Separate the aqueous compounds into their respective ions to write the complete ionic equation.
Identify and cancel out the spectator ions that appear on both sides of the complete ionic equation.
Write the net ionic equation by including only the species that undergo a chemical change.
Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Net Ionic Equations
Net ionic equations represent the actual chemical species that participate in a reaction, excluding spectator ions that do not change during the reaction. They are derived from complete ionic equations by removing ions that appear on both sides. This simplification helps to focus on the essential chemical changes occurring in the reaction.
Spectator Ions
Spectator ions are ions that exist in the same form on both the reactant and product sides of a chemical equation. They do not participate in the actual chemical reaction and can be eliminated when writing net ionic equations. Identifying spectator ions is crucial for accurately representing the core chemical processes involved.
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Balancing Chemical Equations
Balancing chemical equations is the process of ensuring that the number of atoms for each element is the same on both sides of the equation. This is essential for obeying the law of conservation of mass. A balanced equation provides a clear representation of the reactants and products, which is necessary for deriving the net ionic equation.
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Write net ionic equations for the reactions listed in Problem 4.73.
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