ALEKS: Writing net ionic equations

[@laurenskooter8444]

thank you queen. Bless your soul

[@DamonHolt-o7k]

How would you break apart SnSO4(aq) if it had a coefficient in front?

[@RoxiHulet]

The ions would be the same: Sn2+ and SO42- The coefficient in front of SnSO4 indicates the quantity of SnSO4, and you’d need to include that quantity as a coefficient in front of each ion. So, if you have 2 SnSO4, you would have 2 Sn2+ and 2 SO42-

[@DamonHolt-o7k]

@@RoxiHulet Thank you!

[@destiny388]

How are the elements Sn and K aqueous if they’re both solids?

[@RoxiHulet]

Great question! Aqueous means that the solid has been dissolved in water. Both the Sn and K ions are soluble in water, so they are (aq) in this reaction.