WRITE THE NET IONIC EQUATION INCLUDING the phases for the reaction of the
Hclo2+Naoh--------->H2o+Naclo2
To write the net ionic equation, we need to first write the balanced molecular equation and then separate it into ions. Here's how you can do that:
Step 1: Write the balanced molecular equation:
HClO2 + NaOH → H2O + NaClO2
Step 2: Separate the ions:
H+ + ClO2- + Na+ + OH- → H2O + Na+ + ClO2-
Step 3: Remove the spectator ions:
The spectator ions are the ions that appear on both sides of the equation without undergoing any changes. In this case, Na+ appears on both sides. So, we can remove it from the equation.
H+ + ClO2- + OH- → H2O + ClO2-
Step 4: Write the final net ionic equation:
H+ + ClO2- + OH- → H2O + ClO2-
In the net ionic equation, we only include the ions and molecules that actually participate in the chemical reaction, which are the ones that undergo a change.