Question

"Write the net ionic equation for the reaction between AgNO3(aq) and Na2SO4(aq). Be sure to include states of matter in your answer."
I only have a vague understanding of oxidation numbers and am not very familiar with them, but I am good at balancing equations and determined that the balanced equation is
2AgNO3(aq) + Na2SO4(aq) --> Ag2SO4 + 2NaNO3

I don't know exactly how to proceed from this step, and help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! :)

Answer 1

Answer:

2Ag+(aq)  + SO4^2-(aq) → Ag2SO4(s)

Explanation:

Step 1: Data given

AgNO3 → Ag+ + NO3-

Na2SO4 → 2Na+ + SO4^2-

2AgNO3(aq) + Na2SO4(aq) → 2Ag+(aq) + 2NO3-(aq) + 2Na+(aq) +SO4^2-(aq)

2Ag+(aq) + 2NO3-(aq) + 2Na+(aq) +SO4^2-(aq) → Ag2SO4(s) + 2NaNO3(aq)

2AgNO3(aq) + Na2SO4(aq) → Ag2SO4(s) + 2NaNO3(aq)

We cancel the spectator ions  (NO3^-  and Na^+)

the net ionic equation is:

2Ag+(aq)  + SO4^2-(aq) → Ag2SO4(s)