Give the "net" ionic equation for the reaction (if any) that occurs when aqueous solutions of...

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Give the "net" ionic equation for the reaction (if any) that occurs when aqueous solutions of lithium sulfide and copper(ii) nitrate are mixed.

Precipitation Reaction:


A precipitation reaction is typically a chemical reaction that occurs in aqueous solution beginning with a solution of one or more salt compounds. Each of these salt compounds is highly soluble in water. To this solution is added one or more salt compounds, either as solids or as their own aqueous solution. As one reaction mixture, certain cations and anions from different salt compounds will form new ion pairs (i.e. new salt compounds). Some of these new ion pairs will precipitate as insoluble products. The other ions present in the solution will not take part in this reaction. These ions are known as spectators.

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This is a precipitation reaction that will form insoluble copper (II) sulfide product. The other product formed is soluble lithium nitrate solution....

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Precipitation Reactions: Predicting Precipitates and Net Ionic Equations

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Study precipitate reactions. Determine precipitate solubility according to solubility rules. Learn to write ionic equations by following a molecular reaction.


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