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What are the general steps to write net ionic equations?
- Determine solubility. 2. Balance the equation. 3. Write the complete ionic equation. 4. Omit spectator ions.
What causes ionic compounds to dissolve in water?
Ion-dipole interactions between water molecules and the ions.
What happens when a reaction produces an insoluble product?
A precipitate forms.
Define 'aqueous solution'.
A solution where water is the solvent.
What is a 'polar molecule'?
A molecule with partial positive and negative charges.
Define 'ion-dipole interaction'.
Attraction between an ion and a polar molecule.
What is a 'precipitate'?
An insoluble solid that forms from a solution.
Define 'solubility rules'.
Guidelines to predict if a compound will dissolve in water.
What are 'spectator ions'?
Ions that do not participate in a reaction.
Define 'complete ionic equation'.
Shows all ions present in a reaction.
What is a 'net ionic equation'?
Shows only the species that participate in a reaction.