How do you write a balanced net ionic equation for the reaction
Cr2(SO4)3(aq)+(NH4)2(CO3)(aq)?
Cr^+3 + 3CO3^-2 ==> Cr2(CO3)3
To write a balanced net ionic equation for a reaction, you first need to start by writing the overall balanced chemical equation.
The given chemical equation is:
Cr2(SO4)3(aq) + (NH4)2(CO3)(aq)
Now, let's break down the equation into its individual ions:
Cr2(SO4)3(aq) could be written as 2 Cr^3+(aq) + 3 SO4^2-(aq)
(NH4)2(CO3)(aq) could be written as 2 NH4+(aq) + CO3^2-(aq)
By combining these ions, we get:
2 Cr^3+(aq) + 3 SO4^2-(aq) + 2 NH4+(aq) + CO3^2-(aq)
Next, we need to identify the complete ionic equation - this is where all aqueous compounds are broken down into their constituent ions:
2 Cr^3+(aq) + 3 SO4^2-(aq) + 2 NH4+(aq) + CO3^2-(aq) → 2 Cr^3+(aq) + 3 SO4^2-(aq) + 2 NH4+(aq) + CO3^2-(aq)
Since all the ions appear on both sides of the equation, there is no net ionic equation. The reaction does not produce any solid, liquid, or gas that would form a net ionic equation. Thus, the balanced net ionic equation for this reaction is not applicable.
In summary, the balanced net ionic equation cannot be determined for the given reaction as there is no net ionic equation available.