What Is the Net Ionic Equation for the Single Replacement $\rightarrow$

question 44

Multiple Choice

What is the net ionic equation for the single replacement reaction Ca(s) + 2 HNO₃(aq) $\rightarrow$ H₂(g) + Ca(NO₃) ₂(aq) Calcium is above hydrogen in the activity series.

• A)Ca(s)+ NO₃^-(aq)\(\rightarrow\)CaNO₃^-(aq)
• B)2 H⁺(aq)\(\rightarrow\) H₂(g)
• C)Ca(s)+ 2 H⁺(aq)+ 2 NO₃^-(aq)\(\rightarrow\)Ca²⁺(aq)+ H₂(g)+ N₂O(g)
• D)Ca(s)+ 2 H⁺(aq)\(\rightarrow\)Ca²⁺(aq)+ H₂(g)
• E)Ca(s)+ 2 H⁺(aq)+ 2 NO₃^-(aq)\(\rightarrow\)H₂(g)+ Ca²⁺(aq)+ 2 NO₃^-(aq)

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