Identify the Spectator Ions in the Following Reaction

question 55

Multiple Choice

Identify the spectator ions in the following reaction.
Ca²⁺(aq) + 2NO₃^-(aq) + 2Na⁺(aq) + CO₃^2-(aq) → CaCO₃(s) + 2Na⁺(aq) + NO₃^-(aq)

• A)NO₃^- and CO₃^2-
• B)Ca²⁺ and Na⁺
• C)Ca²⁺ and CO₃^2-
• D)Ca²⁺ and NO₃^-
• E)Na⁺ and NO₃^-

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