Consider the Following Precipitation Reaction

question 7

Multiple Choice

Consider the following precipitation reaction.Which of the following correctly identifies the spectator ions in this reaction? Na₂S(aq) + CuSO₄(aq) → Na₂SO₄(aq) + CuS(s)

• A)Na²⁺,S^2-,Cu²⁺,and SO₄2-
• B)Na⁺,S^2-,Cu²⁺,and SO₄2-
• C)Na⁺ and SO₄2-
• D)Cu²⁺ and S^2-
• E)There are no spectator ions present.

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