The following chemical reaction takes place in aqueous solution: 2 AgNO3(aq)+K₂CO3(aq) - → Ag₂CO3(s)+2 KNO3(aq) Write the net ionic equation for this reaction.

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### Net Ionic Equation for the Reaction

**Chemical Reaction:**
\[ 2 \text{AgNO}_3(\text{aq}) + \text{K}_2\text{CO}_3(\text{aq}) \rightarrow \text{Ag}_2\text{CO}_3(\text{s}) + 2 \text{KNO}_3(\text{aq}) \]

**Task:**
Write the net ionic equation for this reaction.

**Explanation:**

When writing the net ionic equation, we follow these steps:

1. **Write the Balanced Molecular Equation:**
\[ 2 \text{AgNO}_3(\text{aq}) + \text{K}_2\text{CO}_3(\text{aq}) \rightarrow \text{Ag}_2\text{CO}_3(\text{s}) + 2 \text{KNO}_3(\text{aq}) \]

2. **Dissociate All Strong Electrolytes into Their Ions:**
   - \( 2 \text{AgNO}_3(\text{aq}) \) dissociates into \( 2 \text{Ag}^+(\text{aq}) + 2 \text{NO}_3^-(\text{aq}) \)
   - \( \text{K}_2\text{CO}_3(\text{aq}) \) dissociates into \( 2 \text{K}^+(\text{aq}) + \text{CO}_3^{2-}(\text{aq}) \)
   - \( 2 \text{KNO}_3(\text{aq}) \) dissociates into \( 2 \text{K}^+(\text{aq}) + 2 \text{NO}_3^-(\text{aq}) \)

3. **Identify the Spectator Ions:**
   Spectator ions are those that do not participate in the reaction. They appear unchanged on both the reactant and product sides.
   - In this case, the spectator ions are \( 2 \text{K}^+ \) and \( 2 \text{NO}_3^- \).

4. **Write the Net Ionic Equation:** 
   Remove the spectator ions, and write only the ions and compounds directly involved in the reaction.
   - The net ionic equation is:
   \[ 2 \text{Ag}^+(\text{
Transcribed Image Text:### Net Ionic Equation for the Reaction **Chemical Reaction:** \[ 2 \text{AgNO}_3(\text{aq}) + \text{K}_2\text{CO}_3(\text{aq}) \rightarrow \text{Ag}_2\text{CO}_3(\text{s}) + 2 \text{KNO}_3(\text{aq}) \] **Task:** Write the net ionic equation for this reaction. **Explanation:** When writing the net ionic equation, we follow these steps: 1. **Write the Balanced Molecular Equation:** \[ 2 \text{AgNO}_3(\text{aq}) + \text{K}_2\text{CO}_3(\text{aq}) \rightarrow \text{Ag}_2\text{CO}_3(\text{s}) + 2 \text{KNO}_3(\text{aq}) \] 2. **Dissociate All Strong Electrolytes into Their Ions:** - \( 2 \text{AgNO}_3(\text{aq}) \) dissociates into \( 2 \text{Ag}^+(\text{aq}) + 2 \text{NO}_3^-(\text{aq}) \) - \( \text{K}_2\text{CO}_3(\text{aq}) \) dissociates into \( 2 \text{K}^+(\text{aq}) + \text{CO}_3^{2-}(\text{aq}) \) - \( 2 \text{KNO}_3(\text{aq}) \) dissociates into \( 2 \text{K}^+(\text{aq}) + 2 \text{NO}_3^-(\text{aq}) \) 3. **Identify the Spectator Ions:** Spectator ions are those that do not participate in the reaction. They appear unchanged on both the reactant and product sides. - In this case, the spectator ions are \( 2 \text{K}^+ \) and \( 2 \text{NO}_3^- \). 4. **Write the Net Ionic Equation:** Remove the spectator ions, and write only the ions and compounds directly involved in the reaction. - The net ionic equation is: \[ 2 \text{Ag}^+(\text{
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