Problem: From the balanced molecular equations, write the complete ionic and net ionic equations for the following:(a) K2C2O4(aq) + Ba(OH)2(aq) ⟶ 2KOH(aq) + BaC2O4(s)

FREE Expert Solution

Step 1: Write the total or full ionic equation.

• soluble ionic compounds separate and become ions in the chemical equation
• compounds that are aqueous can break up into ions
• insoluble compounds (solids, liquids, and gases) will not break up the solution

The given reaction is balanced: 

K2C2O4(aq) + Ba(OH)2(aq) ⟶ 2 KOH(aq) + BaC2O4(s)

▪ K2C2O4(aq) → 2 K+(aq) + C2O42-(aq)
▪ Ba(OH)2(aq) → Ba2+(aq) + 2 OH-(aq)
▪ 2 KOH(aq) → 2 K+(aq) + 2 OH-(aq)


Complete Ionic Equation:

2 K+(aq) + 2 C2O42-(aq) + Ba2+(aq) + 2 OH-(aq) → 2 K+(aq) + 2 OH-(aq) + BaC2O4(s)


 Step 2: Write the net ionic equation.

84% (385 ratings)
View Complete Written Solution
Problem Details

From the balanced molecular equations, write the complete ionic and net ionic equations for the following:

(a) K2C2O4(aq) + Ba(OH)2(aq) ⟶ 2KOH(aq) + BaC2O4(s)


Learn this topic by watchingComplete Ionic Equations Concept Videos
All Chemistry Practice Problems Complete Ionic Equations Practice Problems
Q.Consider molecular, complete ionic, and net ionic equations.(a) What is the difference between these types of equations?
Q.The flask represents the products of the titration of 25 mL of sulfuric acid with 25 mL of sodium hydroxide.Write balanced molecular, total ionic, and...
Q.Zinc hydroxide is insoluble in water but dissolves in aqueous nitric acid. Why? Write balanced total ionic and net ionic equations, showing nitric aci...
Q.Complete the following acid-base reactions with balanced molecular, total ionic, and net ionic equations:Cesium hydroxide(aq) + nitric acid(aq) ⟶
See all problems in Complete Ionic Equations

Frequently Asked Questions

What scientific concept do you need to know in order to solve this problem?

Our tutors have indicated that to solve this problem you will need to apply the Complete Ionic Equations concept. You can view video lessons to learn Complete Ionic Equations. Or if you need more Complete Ionic Equations practice, you can also practice Complete Ionic Equations practice problems.

What professor is this problem relevant for?

Based on our data, we think this problem is relevant for Professor Gunasekera's class at UIUC.

What textbook is this problem found in?

Our data indicates that this problem or a close variation was asked in Chemistry - OpenStax 2015th Edition. You can also practice Chemistry - OpenStax 2015th Edition practice problems.