Flashcards in C3.1.5 - Half Equations And Ionic Equations Deck (6)
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What is a half equation?
A model for the change that happens to one reactant in a chemical reaction
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Do you have to balance the charges in a half equation?
Yes
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What does a complete ionic equation show?
The ions present in a reaction mixture, and usually the formulae of any molecular substances present, or substances in the solid state
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What is a spectator ion?
Ions that are in the reaction mixture but do not take part in the chemical reaction
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What do you call an ionic equation which leaves out spectator ions?
A net ionic equation
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