Spectator Ions – Ions which are not directly involved in the net ionic equation are called spectator ions. In the
previous equation, this would be the sodium and nitrate ions.
Ag+1(aq) + NO3-1(aq) + Na+1(aq) + Cl-1(aq)
Na+1(aq) + NO3-1(aq) +
AgCl (s)
Ag+1(aq) + Cl-1(aq) AgCl(s)
(Net
Ionic Equation)
Ag+1(aq) + NO3-1(aq) + Na+1(aq) + Cl-1(aq)
Na+1(aq) + NO3-1(aq) +
AgCl (s)
(Spectator
Ions)