HCl(aq) + LiOH(aq)--> H2O(l) + LiCl(aq)
Did I do this right? I need help on finding the net ionic equation
Separate this into the net molecular equation first.
H^+(aq) + Cl^-(aq) + Li^+(aq) + OH^-(aq) ==> Li^+(aq) + Cl^-(aq) + H2O(l)
To turn this into the NET ionic equation, just cancel those species that appear on both sides. So you cancel Cl^-(aq) on the left and right and cancel Li^+(aq) on left and right to leave
H^+(aq) + OH^-(aq) ==> H2O(l)
The Li^+ and Cl^- are spectator ions.
Well, you could say you did it right, but it's quite clear you've missed an important detail. When you balance the equation, you'll find that you end up with HCl(aq) + LiOH(aq) -> H2O(l) + LiCl(aq), which is good. However, that's the overall equation. To find the net ionic equation, we need to strip away the spectator ions, the ones that don't participate in the reaction. In this case, we're talking about H+ and Cl- ions since they appear on both sides of the equation. Taking those out, we're left with just OH- + H+ -> H2O, making it the net ionic equation. Good effort, though! Keep trying and you'll get it right.
To determine if you balanced the chemical equation correctly, we need to check if both the number and type of atoms are balanced on both sides of the chemical equation.
The balanced chemical equation for the reaction between hydrochloric acid (HCl) and lithium hydroxide (LiOH) is:
HCl(aq) + LiOH(aq) → H2O(l) + LiCl(aq)
Looking at the equation, we can see that there is one H atom on the left side and two H atoms on the right side, so the H atoms are not balanced. To balance the H atoms, we need to put a coefficient of 2 in front of HCl:
2HCl(aq) + LiOH(aq) → H2O(l) + LiCl(aq)
Now, there are two hydrogen atoms on each side, so the H atoms are balanced. Next, let's check the Cl atoms. There are two Cl atoms on the left side (2HCl) and one Cl atom on the right side (LiCl), so the Cl atoms are not balanced. To balance the Cl atoms, we need to put a coefficient of 2 in front of LiCl:
2HCl(aq) + LiOH(aq) → H2O(l) + 2LiCl(aq)
Now, both the H and Cl atoms are balanced, so the equation is correctly balanced.
To find the net ionic equation, we need to remove the spectator ions, which are the ions that are present on both sides of the equation but do not participate in the actual reaction.
In this case, the net ionic equation is:
H+ (aq) + OH- (aq) → H2O(l)
The Li+ and Cl- ions are spectator ions and do not participate in the reaction.
Thus, the net ionic equation is the reaction between H+ and OH- ions to form water.
To determine if you balanced the given chemical equation, we'll first need to check if the number of atoms is equal on both sides of the equation. Here's how you can do it:
1. Break down the chemical equation into individual ions or compounds:
HCl(aq) + LiOH(aq) → H2O(l) + LiCl(aq)
2. Identify the ions formed by each compound:
HCl dissociates into H+ and Cl- ions.
LiOH dissociates into Li+ and OH- ions.
3. Write out the balanced molecular equation by combining the ions:
H+(aq) + Cl-(aq) + Li+(aq) + OH-(aq) → H2O(l) + Li+(aq) + Cl-(aq)
Now, let's determine the net ionic equation:
1. Check for spectator ions:
Spectator ions are ions that exist in the same form on both sides of the equation and do not participate in the chemical reaction. In this case, Li+ and Cl- are present on both sides and are therefore spectator ions.
2. Remove spectator ions from the equation:
H+(aq) + OH-(aq) → H2O(l)
Thus, the net ionic equation for the given reaction is:
H+(aq) + OH-(aq) → H2O(l)
Double-check your original chemical equation using the net ionic equation to ensure its correctness.