An aqueous solution of ammonium sulfate is allowed to react with an aqueous solution of barium nitrate. Identify the solid in the balanced equation. A) BaSO₄ B) (NH₄)₂SO₄ C) Ba(NO₃)₂ D) NH₄NO₃ E) There is no solid formed when the two solutions are mixed.

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When ammonium sulfate $(NH_4)_2SO_4$ reacts with barium nitrate $Ba(NO_3)_2$, barium sulfate $BaSO_4$ is the solid product formed due to its low solubility in water.

An Aqueous Solution of Ammonium Sulfate Is Allowed to React