Question

write the total ionic equation for the reaction of zinc metal with sulfuric acid (H2SO4)

Answer 1

I know that the molecular equation is this \[Zn_{(s)}+H_{2}SO_{4(aq)} \rightarrow ZnSO_{4(aq)}+H_{2(g)}\] but I am unsure as to the total ionic equation

Answer 2

To write the total net ionic equation follow these steps:

1. Write the balanced molecular equation.
2. Write the balanced complete ionic equation.
3. Cross out the spectator ions that are present.
4. Write the "leftovers" as the net ionic equation.

Answer 3

Break all soluble strong electrolytes (compounds with (aq) beside them) into their ions and indicate the correct formula and charge of each ion, indicate the correct number of each ions, too. write (aq) after each ion

Answer 4

for the H2SO4 do I break it up into \[H^+ +HSO_{4}^-\] or do i write it like this

Answer 5

in class the teacher wrote it like the first way, but I am confused why?