What is the Net Ionic Equation for Nickel Nitrate and Lithium Sulfide?

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The net ionic equation for the reaction between nickel nitrate (Ni(NO3)2) and lithium sulfide (Li2S) involves the formation of nickel sulfide (NiS) and lithium nitrate (LiNO3). Since nickel nitrate is soluble, the balanced equation simplifies to the net ionic equation: Ni2+ + S2- → NiS. This reaction does not involve oxidation or reduction, confirming that no substance is being oxidized.

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1. A solution of nickel nitrate is added to a solution of lithium sulfide. (you MUST write as a Net Ionic if appropriate).
a. BALANCED EQUATION
b. Which substance is being oxidized?

2. none really

3. I don't really have much of an attempt because it doesn't specify in the question whether I'm dealing with nickel (ii) nitrate or nickel (iii) nitrate. I know that nitrate is soluble so the answer will be a net ionic equation, but the balanced equation is hard for me to figure out. Could anyone help me here?
 
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I bet they mean Ni(II).

What do you know about sulfides?

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Nevermind. It was a trick question, nothing is being oxidized. It isn't a redox reaction!
 
That was obvious :smile:

Question is - do you know what reaction DOES take place?

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