1. Write the complete ionic equation:
* Sodium acetate (NaCH₃COO) dissociates into Na⁺ and CH₃COO⁻ ions.
* Ammonium sulfate ((NH₄)₂SO₄) dissociates into 2NH₄⁺ and SO₄²⁻ ions.
The complete ionic equation is:
2Na⁺(aq) + 2CH₃COO⁻(aq) + 2NH₄⁺(aq) + SO₄²⁻(aq) → 2Na⁺(aq) + SO₄²⁻(aq) + 2NH₄⁺(aq) + 2CH₃COO⁻(aq)
2. Identify spectator ions:
Spectator ions are ions that appear on both sides of the equation and do not participate in the reaction. In this case, both Na⁺ and SO₄²⁻ are spectator ions.
3. Write the net ionic equation:
Remove the spectator ions from the complete ionic equation to get the net ionic equation. Since there are no changes to the ions in the solution, there is no net reaction.
Therefore, the net ionic equation for the reaction of sodium acetate and ammonium sulfate is: None.
Explanation:
This reaction is a simple mixing of ionic compounds. There is no formation of a precipitate, gas, or weak electrolyte. Therefore, the ions remain dissolved in solution, and no reaction occurs.
