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Identify the spectator ions in the following complete ionic equation. 2k (aq) s2−(aq) pb2 (aq) 2no−3(aq)→pbs(s) 2k (aq) 2no−3(aq) express your answers as ions separated by a comma.

Verified Answer :

Answer : The spectator ions are, \(K^+,NO_3^-\)

Explanation :

In the net ionic equations, we are not include the spectator ions in the equations.

Spectator ions : The ions present on reactant and product side which do not participate in a reactions. The same ions present on both the sides.

The given balanced ionic equation will be,

\(2K_2S(aq)+Pb(NO_3)_2(aq)\rightarrow 2KNO_3(aq)+PbS(s)\)

The ionic equation in separated aqueous solution will be,

\(2K^+(aq)+S^{2-}(aq)+Pb^{2+}(aq)+2NO^{3-}(aq)\rightarrow PbS(s)+2K^+(aq)+2NO^{3-}(aq)\)

In this equation, \(K^+\text{ and }NO_3^-\) are the spectator ions.

By removing the spectator ions from the balanced ionic equation, we get the net ionic equation.

The net ionic equation will be,

\(Pb^{2+}(aq)+S^{2-}(aq)\rightarrow PbS(s)\)