Given complete ionic equation: 3Ag⁺(aq) + 3F⁻(aq) + 3Na⁺(aq) + PO₄³⁻(aq) → Ag₃PO₄(s) + 3Na⁺(aq) + 3F⁻(aq) In the above complete ionic equation, the spectator ions are: A) 3Ag⁺(aq) and 3F⁻(aq). B) 3Na⁺(aq) and 3Ag⁺(aq). C) 3F⁻(aq) and 3Na⁺(aq). D) 3Ag⁺(aq) and (PO₄)³⁻(aq). E) (PO₄)³⁻(aq) and 3F⁻(aq).

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The spectator ions in a chemical reaction are the ions that do not participate in the reaction and remain in the same form on both the reactant and product side of the equation. In the given equation, 3Na⁺(aq) and 3F⁻(aq) remain in the same form on both sides and do not participate in the reaction, making them the spectator ions. Therefore, the best choice is C.

Given Complete Ionic Equation: 3Ag+(aq) + 3F−(aq) + 3Na+(aq)

Given Complete Ionic Equation: 3Ag⁺(aq) + 3F⁻(aq) + 3Na⁺(aq)