1. Write the balanced molecular equation:
NH₄ClO₄(aq) + KOH(aq) → NH₃(aq) + H₂O(l) + KClO₄(aq)
2. Write the complete ionic equation:
NH₄⁺(aq) + ClO₄⁻(aq) + K⁺(aq) + OH⁻(aq) → NH₃(aq) + H₂O(l) + K⁺(aq) + ClO₄⁻(aq)
3. Identify the spectator ions:
Spectator ions are those that appear on both sides of the equation and do not participate in the reaction. In this case, K⁺ and ClO₄⁻ are spectator ions.
4. Write the net ionic equation by removing the spectator ions:
NH₄⁺(aq) + OH⁻(aq) → NH₃(aq) + H₂O(l)
Therefore, the net ionic equation for the reaction of ammonium perchlorate and potassium hydroxide is:
NH₄⁺(aq) + OH⁻(aq) → NH₃(aq) + H₂O(l)