Question

What is the ionic equation for Na2CO3 + Ba(NO3)2 -> BaCO3 + 2NaNO3?

It is the reaction between sodium carbonate and barium nitrate. It would be super helpful if you could also show the net ionic equation.

Answer 1

The net ionic equation is `Ba^(+2)(aq) + CO_3^(-2)(aq) -> BaCO_3(s)`

Explanation:

Both reaction compounds are ionic and are aqueous in solution.

The products are a relatively insoluble compound and a compound that remains in solution as ions.

The complete ionic equation is

`2 Na^(+1)(aq) + 1 CO_3(-2)(aq) + 1 Ba^(+2)(aq) + 2 NO_3^(-1)(aq) ->`

`2 Na^(+1)(aq) + 2 NO_3^(-1)(aq) + 1 BaCO_3(s)`

Since the Sodium ions `Na^(+1)(aq)` and Nitrate `NO_3^(-1)(aq)`
Do not Change they are not part of the net ionic equation.