Identify the Correct Net Ionic Equation for the Reaction That $\rarr$

question 160

Multiple Choice

Identify the correct net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs when solutions of Na₃PO₄ and Ca(NO₃) ₂ are mixed.

• A)Ca²⁺ + PO₄^2-(aq) \(\rarr\) CaPO₄(s)
• B)3Ca²⁺(aq) + 2PO₄^3-(aq) \(\rarr\)Ca₃(PO₄)₂(s)
• C) Na⁺(aq) + NO₃^- \(\rarr\) NaNO₃(s)
• D) Na⁺(aq) + Ca²⁺(aq) + PO₄^3-(aq) \(\rarr\) NaCaPO₄(s)
• E)2 Na₃PO₄(aq) + 3Ca(NO₃)₂(aq) \(\rarr\) 6NaNO₃(s) + Ca₃(PO₄)₂(s)

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