Quiz 4 Flashcards
Molecular Equation
Shows all reactants and products as if they were undissociated.
i.e. 2KF + Sr(NO3)2 –> 2KNO3 + SrF2 (s)
Total Ionic Equation
Shows dissociation into ions
i.e. 2K + 2F + Sr + 2NO3 –> 2K + 2NO3 + SrF2 (s)
Spectator Ions
Ions that are not involved in the reaction, cancelled out from both sides.
i.e. K and NO3 on both sides cancel out
Net Ionic Equation
Eliminates the spectator ions and only shows the actual chemical change.
i.e. Sr + 2F –> SrF2 (s)
What is a precipitate reaction?
Two soluble ionic compounds that form a precipitate.
How can you predict is a precipitate will form?
Note all of the ions present in the reaction; consider all possible cations/anions; use the solubility rules; the insoluble will form a precipitate
Solubles
Low charged species with charges of +1 and -1
Group 1A metals
DO NOT FORM SOLIDS
Insolubles
High charged species with charges of +2/-2 and +3/-3
FORM SOLIDS
Acid
A substance that produces H+ ions when dissolved in H2O
i.e. HW –> H+ + X-
Base
A substance that produces OH- ions when dissolved in H2O
MOH –> M+ + OH-
Strong Acids/Bases =
Strong Electrolytes
Weak Acids/Bases =
Weak Electrolytes
Strong Electrolytes conduct…
Electricity very well
Weak Electrolytes conduct…
Electricity very poorly