Question

Write the net ionic equation, including phases, that corresponds to the reaction

Cu(ClO4)2(aq)+Na2CO3(aq)⟶CuCO3(s)+2NaClO4(aq)
Cu
(
ClO
4
)
2
(
aq
)
+
Na
2
CO
3
(
aq
)
⟶
CuCO
3
(
s
)
+
2
NaClO
4
(
aq
)

Answer 1

Cu^2+(aq) + CO3^2-(aq) ⟶ CuCO3(s)

Step-by-step explanation:

The balanced chemical equation for the given reaction is:

Cu(ClO4)2(aq) + Na2CO3(aq) ⟶ CuCO3(s) + 2NaClO4(aq)

We first need to identify the spectator ions to write the net ionic equation. These are ions that appear on both sides of the equation and do not participate in the reaction. In this case, the spectator ions are Cu^2+ and ClO4^-, as they appear unchanged on both sides.

The net ionic equation is obtained by removing the spectator ions from the balanced equation. Therefore, the net ionic equation for this reaction is:

Cu^2+(aq) + CO3^2-(aq) ⟶ CuCO3(s)

Note that Na+ and ClO4^- are not included in the net ionic equation because they do not participate in the formation of the solid product (CuCO3).