In the following reaction, what ions, if any, are spectator ions? Pb(NO₃)₂(aq) + 2NaCl(aq) → PbCl₂(s) + 2NaNO₃(aq) A)Pb ²⁺( aq), Cl ⁻( aq) B)Na ⁺( aq), NO ₃ ⁻( aq) C)Pb ²⁺( aq), NO ₃ ⁻( aq) D)Na ⁺( aq), Cl ⁻( aq) E)There are no spectator ions.

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Spectator ions do not participate in the reaction. In this case, Na+ and NO3- are not involved in the formation of the precipitate PbCl2, making them the spectator ions.

In the Following Reaction, What Ions, If Any, Are Spectator