Question

Ammonium carbonate and iron(iii) nitrate are combined, solid iron(iii) carbonate and a solution of ammonium nitrate are formed. the net ionic equation for this reaction is:

Answer 1

The net ionic equation is: 3CO₃²⁻(aq) + 2Fe³⁺(aq) → Fe₂(CO₃)₃(s).

Step-by-step explanation:

• For the mentioned reaction:

• We have the Molecular reaction:

3(NH₄)₂CO₃(aq) + 2Fe(NO₃)₃(aq) → Fe₂(CO₃)₃(s) + 6NH₄NO₃(aq)

• We have the total ionic reaction:

6NH₄⁺(aq) + 3CO₃²⁻(aq) + 2Fe³⁺(aq) + 6NO₃⁻ → Fe₂(CO₃)₃(s) + 6NH₄⁺(aq) + 6NO₃⁻(aq).

NH₄⁺(aq) and NO₃⁻(aq) are spectator ions that are not changed through the reaction and still dissolved in the medium, so they can be omitted to get the net ionic equation.

• So, the net ionic equation is:

3CO₃²⁻(aq) + 2Fe³⁺(aq) → Fe₂(CO₃)₃(s).