KI+H2SO4
Write the balanced net ionic equation.
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To write the balanced net ionic equation for the reaction between KI (potassium iodide) and H2SO4 (sulfuric acid), we first need to know the chemical formulas and ionic properties of the compounds involved.
The formula for potassium iodide is KI. It dissociates in water to form potassium cations (K+) and iodide anions (I-).
The formula for sulfuric acid is H2SO4. It dissociates in water to form hydrogen cations (H+) and sulfate anions (SO4^2-).
Now, let's proceed to write the balanced net ionic equation by following these steps:
Step 1: Write the overall balanced chemical equation.
KI + H2SO4 → K2SO4 + HI
Step 2: Identify the spectator ions.
In this reaction, the potassium cations (K+) and sulfate anions (SO4^2-) do not change their oxidation states or combine to form a new compound. Hence, they are spectator ions.
Step 3: Remove the spectator ions from the equation.
K+ + I- + H+ + SO4^2- → K+ + I- + H+ + I-
Step 4: Simplify the equation.
H+ + SO4^2- → H+ + I-
The final balanced net ionic equation is H+ + SO4^2- → H+ + I-.