Asked by savannah

are this 2 equations the same NIE? and if not how come?

Write a net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs when aqueous solutions of ammonia and acetic acid are combined.

Write a net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs when aqueous solutions of acetic acid and ammonia are combined

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Answered by DrBob222
Yes, they are the same.
Answered by savannah
well how do you work them out?
Answered by savannah
Please help me! i have no clue how to do this and its for my hw!
Answered by DrBob222
1. Write and balance the molecular equation.
2. Separate the molecular equation into ions using the following rules:

a) gases are written as molecules.
b) insoluble materials are written as molecules.
c) weak electrolytes are written as molecules.
d) all others are written as ions.

From above:
Step 1. NH3 + CH3COOH ==> CH3COONH4
Step 2. NH3 + CH3COOH ==> CH3COO^- + NH4^+
Note: I like to see the phases included although the problem doesn't ask for that.
NH3(aq) + CH3COOH(aq) ==> CH3COO^-(aq) + NH4^+(aq)

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