9.1 Net Ionic Equations Flashcards
1
Q
When an ionic compound (eg salt) dissolves in
water, the compound ________. (breaks
apart into cations and anions)
A
disassociates
2
Q
When a covalent compound (eg sugar) dissolves in
water, the molecules simply _______; they do not
_______.
A
disperse; disassociate
3
Q
Molecules of the covalent compounds simply disperse due to _____ with
______ water molecules.
A
attraction; polar
4
Q
Complete molecular equation
A
describes double replacement reaction
5
Q
Complete ionic equation
A
more accurately shows the reacting species as ions
and the products either as ions or a precipitate
6
Q
Net ionic equation
A
focuses only on the ions REACTING
7
Q
Spectator ions
A
ions that do NOT participate in the reaction
