Write the balanced complete ionic equation for the following reaction: K3PO4(aq) + NiCl2(aq)...
Question:
Write the balanced complete ionic equation for the following reaction:
{eq}K_3PO_4(aq) + NiCl_2(aq) \to Ni_3(PO_4)_2(s) + KCl(aq) {/eq}
Complete Ionic Equation
The complete ionic equation is an ionic equation that shows all of the particles in a solution as they realistically exist.
The compounds in Aqueous state ({eq}\rm aq {/eq} as the symbol) will separate into their constituent ions. If we write the equation with its constituent ions, then we call the equation a complete ionic equation. For example,
{eq}\rm HCl (aq) + NaOH (aq) \to NaCl (aq) + H_2O (l) {/eq}
{eq}\rm HCl {/eq}, {eq}\rm NaOH {/eq}, and {eq}\rm NaCl {/eq} will be dissociated into their ions, but {eq}\rm H_2O {/eq} will be undissociated.
{eq}\rm H^+ (aq) + Cl^- (aq) + Na^+ (aq) + OH^- (aq) \to Na^+ (aq) + Cl^- (aq) + H_2O (l) {/eq}
That is a complete ionic equation.
Answer and Explanation: 1
First, we will write a balanced molecular chemical equation.
{eq}\rm 2K_3PO_4 (aq) + 3NiCl_2 (aq) \to Ni_3(PO_4)_ 2(s) + 6KCl (aq) {/eq}
Second, we will write the balanced complete ionic equation for the reaction.
We will separate the Aqueous (aq) compounds into their constituent ions.
{eq}\rm 6 K^+ (aq) + 2 PO_4^{3-} (aq) + 3Ni^{2+} (aq) + 6 Cl^- (aq) \to Ni_3(PO_4)_ 2(s) + 6 K^+ (aq) + 6 Cl^- (aq) {/eq}
Therefore, the balanced complete ionic equation for the following reaction:
{eq}\rm 6 K^+ (aq) + 2 PO_4^{3-} (aq) + 3Ni^{2+} (aq) + 6 Cl^- (aq) \to Ni_3(PO_4)_ 2(s) + 6 K^+ (aq) + 6 Cl^- (aq) {/eq}
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Chapter 10 / Lesson 9Study precipitate reactions. Determine precipitate solubility according to solubility rules. Learn to write ionic equations by following a molecular reaction.