Question

write the balanced dissociation equation for solid sodium acetate in aqueous solution. if it does not dissociate, simply write only nr. be sure to include the proper phases for all species within the reaction.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify sodium acetate formula

Sodium acetate is $NaC_2H_3O_2$ (s).

Step2: Write dissociation in water

In aqueous solution, it dissociates into sodium ion ($Na^+$) and acetate ion ($C_2H_3O_2^-$). The balanced dissociation equation is $NaC_2H_3O_2(s)
ightarrow Na^+(aq)+C_2H_3O_2^-(aq)$.

Answer:

$NaC_2H_3O_2(s)
ightarrow Na^+(aq)+C_2H_3O_2^-(aq)$