4/1 Notes – Net Ionic Equations

B.        Net Ionic Reactions

                        Steps

                        1.         Write out balanced molecular equation, including ALL state symbols

                        2.         (s), (g), and (l) leave alone

                        3.         All (aq) break apart

                        4.         Cancel any species that is the same on both side. Reduce if possible.

                        5.         Write out net ionic equation

            C.        Practice Problems

Ø                  I do

                        Copper (II) chloride reacts with sodium phosphate

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Ø                  We do

                        Silver nitrate reacts with potassium chloride