These ions are called spectator ions since they don't participate in the chemical reaction at all (they just "watch"). There are some questions included which ask learners to balance symbol equations and write ionic equations. If you look carefully at the ionic equation, you will notice that the sodium ion and the nitrate ion appear unchanged on both sides of the equation. Here Na+ (aq) and NO3 (aq) are spectator ions. //]]>. Some people prefer to balance the starting reaction equation, but others prefer to balance the net reaction because it's a simpler equation. 5. Review and reflect on the skills and thinking used in carrying out investigations, and apply their learning and skills to solving problems in unfamiliar contexts. They appear unchanged in both the product and reactant side of the equation. Ions are atoms or molecules that carry a net electrical charge. The result of this reaction is that the hydrogen and hydroxide ions bond together, forming liquid water (H2O). 9.7C Identify the ions in unknown salts, using results of the tests above, 9.6C Identify the ions in unknown salts, using the tests for the specified cations and anions in 9.2C, 9.3C, 9.4C, 9.5C, 5 Identification of an unknown compound using cation tests, anion tests and flame tests. Reactions of ions and in aqueous solution. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. ","hasArticle":false,"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/authors/9161"}}],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/books/295574"}},"collections":[],"articleAds":{"footerAd":"
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