What is the net Ionic and Complete Ionica equation for NaSO4+BaCl2----->2NaCl+BaSO4?

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What is the net Ionic and Complete Ionica equation for NaSO4+BaCl2----->2NaCl+BaSO4?

2007-12-03 12:38:34 · 2 answers · asked by Mary T 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Complete: 2Na+ + SO4= + Ba++ + 2Cl- ===> 2Na+ + 2Cl- + BaSO4

Net: Ba++ + SO4= ==> BaSO4

2007-12-03 12:43:06 · answer #1 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because BaSO4 is the focus of this equation as it is insoluble and therefore would create precipitates.

Hence, the net ionic eqn should be:
Ba^2+(aq) + SO4^2- (aq) -------> BaSO4(s)

2007-12-03 20:49:00 · answer #2 · answered by Answer Seeker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋