Asked by Jeannine Daley on Sep 30, 2024

If the reaction AgNO3 + NaCl → NaNO3 + AgCl were written out as a total ionic reaction, which ions would be the spectator ions?

A) Ag+ and NO3-
B) Na+ and Ag+
C) Na+ and NO3-
D) Cl- and NO3-

NaCl

Sodium chloride, commonly known as table salt, an ionic compound consisting of sodium and chloride ions.

AgCl

Silver chloride, a white crystalline solid that is photosensitive and less soluble in water.

  • Understand the concept of spectator ions in ionic reactions.