Complete and balance the molecular equation for the reaction of aqueous sodium carbonate, Na 2 CO 3 , and aqueous nickel(II) chloride, NiCl 2 Include physical states.

Question

Molecular equation: Na₂CO₃(aq) + NiCl₂(aq) ———>

Enter the balanced net ionic equation for this reaction. Include physical states.

Net ionic equation:

Answer 1

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Na₂CO_3(aq) + NiCl_2(aq) → 2NaCl_(aq) + NiCO_3(s)↓

The Nickel Carbonate (II) precipitates

The Net ionic reaction will be:

Ni²⁺_(aq) + CO₃^2-_(aq) → NiCO_3(s)↓