2.1.2

Question 1

Ionic equations

Answer 1

Simplified equations which show only the ions taking part in a reaction, and omit the spectator ions

Question 2

Spectator ions

Answer 2

Ions which remain unchanged on both sides of the reaction

Question 3

Ionic equation steps

Answer 3

Split each ionic compound into its ions, leaving covalent molecules as they are

Cancels out any aqueous ions that appear on both sides of the equations,

Often show neutralisation, displacement or precipitation reactions