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What are some common spectator ions???
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it depends. A spectator ion in one reaction could be VERY reactive in another.
Look up solubility rules. You will find a lot of molecules that are always soluble.
it depends. A spectator ion in one reaction could be VERY reactive in another.
Look up solubility rules. You will find a lot of molecules that are always soluble.
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To find a spectator ion it depends on the equation. First you write the equation into its each individual ions assuming that its not a solid . Then once you have done this you make sure the equation is balanced and then whatever is on both sides of the equation are spectator ions which you just cross out.
Heres an example
2Na+(aq) + 2Cl−(aq) + Cu2+(aq) + SO42−(aq) → 2Na+(aq) + SO42−(aq) + CuCl2 (s)
In this case the spectator ions are 2 Na+ and SO42-
so the final equation should look like this
2Cl−(aq) + Cu2+(aq) → CuCl2 (s)
Heres an example
2Na+(aq) + 2Cl−(aq) + Cu2+(aq) + SO42−(aq) → 2Na+(aq) + SO42−(aq) + CuCl2 (s)
In this case the spectator ions are 2 Na+ and SO42-
so the final equation should look like this
2Cl−(aq) + Cu2+(aq) → CuCl2 (s)
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i have simplify evyerthing.. so i look at spectator ions.. as substances that dont' change from their oringnal form.. Ca remains Ca at products side.. and not Ca2+ because it was not beign a spectator if it changed,, it underwent some work and was not just chilling..haha OK i think i am sounding stupid.. but i have been studying since 9 am.. i need a break.
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