Select the precipitate that forms when the following reactants are mixed. Na₂CO₃(aq) + BaCl₂(aq) → A)Ba ₂CO ₃ B)BaCO ₃ C)NaCl D)NaCl ₂ E)BaO

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BaCl2(aq) and Na2S(aq) react to form BaS(s) and 2 NaCl(aq). However, the Na2S(aq) also contains Na2CO3(aq) which does not react with BaCl2(aq) and remains in solution. Thus, the only precipitate that forms is BaCO3(s), making answer B the correct choice.

Select the Precipitate That Forms When the Following Reactants Are