U1-3-5 - Spectator Ions Flashcards

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Spectator ions

A

Ions which are unchanged by a chemical reaction.

E.g. Na+(aq) → Na+(aq)

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How do we know which ions are spectator ions in a reaction?

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Ions in the aqueous product are spectator ions.

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