Based on the Solubility Rules, Which of These Processes Will

question 45

Multiple Choice

Based on the solubility rules, which of these processes will occur when solutions of ZnSO₄(aq) and MgCl₂(aq) are mixed?

• A) ZnCl₂ will precipitate; Mg²⁺ and SO₄^2- are spectator ions.
• B) ZnSO₄ will precipitate; Mg²⁺ and Cl^- are spectator ions.
• C) MgSO₄ will precipitate; Zn²⁺ and Cl^- are spectator ions.
• D) MgCl₂ will precipitate; Zn²⁺ and SO₄^2- are spectator ions.
• E) No precipitate will form.

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