Magnesium Carbonate, MgCO₃, Is Insoluble

question 74

Multiple Choice

Magnesium carbonate, MgCO₃, is insoluble. Identify the spectator ions when aqueous solutions of sodium carbonate and magnesium chloride are combined.

• A) Mg²⁺ and CO₃^2-
• B) Na⁺ and Cl^-
• C) Mg²⁺ and Cl^-
• D) Na⁺ and CO₃^2-
• E) None of the above correctly identifies the spectator ions.

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