Identify the Net Ionic Equation for the Reaction (If Any)

question 248

Multiple Choice

Identify the net ionic equation for the reaction (if any) that occurs when aqueous solutions of Na₂CO₃ and HCl are mixed.

• A) 2H⁺(aq) + CO₃^2-(aq) → H₂CO₃(s)
• B) 2Na⁺(aq) + CO₃^2-(aq) + 2H⁺(aq) + 2Cl^-(aq) → H₂CO₃(s) + 2NaCl(aq)
• C) 2H⁺(aq) + CO₃^2-(aq) → H₂O(l) + CO₂(g)
• D) 2Na⁺(aq) + CO₃^2-(aq) + 2H⁺(aq) + 2Cl^-(aq) → H₂CO₃(s) + 2Na⁺(aq) + 2Cl^-(aq)
• E) No reaction occurs.

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