What's the net ionic equation for the reaction: PH3(g) + O2(g) → P2O5(s) + H2O(g)?
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To find the net ionic equation for a reaction, you need to first write the balanced equation, then determine the spectator ions and cancel them in the net ionic equation.
1. Write the balanced equation:
PH3(g) + O2(g) → P2O5(s) + H2O(g)
2. Balance the equation by adjusting coefficients:
4PH3(g) + 5O2(g) → 2P2O5(s) + 6H2O(g)
3. Identify the spectator ions.
In this case, there are no spectator ions because all the compounds are involved in the chemical reaction.
4. Write the net ionic equation.
The net ionic equation shows only the species that actually participate in the reaction:
4PH3(g) + 5O2(g) → 2P2O5(s) + 6H2O(g)
So, the net ionic equation for the given reaction is 4PH3(g) + 5O2(g) → 2P2O5(s) + 6H2O(g).