Select the net ionic equation for the reaction between sodium chloride and mercury(I) nitrate. 2NaCl(aq) + Hg₂(NO₃)₂(aq) → 2NaNO₃(aq) + Hg₂Cl₂(s) A)Na ⁺( aq)+ NO ₃ ⁻( aq)→ NaNO ₃( aq) B)Hg ₂ ²⁺( aq)+ 2Cl ⁻( aq)→ Hg ₂Cl ₂(s) C)NaCl( aq)→ Na ⁺( aq)+ Cl ⁻( aq) D)Hg ₂(NO ₃)₂( aq)→ Hg ₂ ²⁺( aq)+ 2NO ₃ ⁻( aq) E)Hg ₂ ²⁺( aq)→ Hg ₂( s)

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The balanced equation is 2NaCl(aq) + Hg2(NO3)2(aq) → Hg2Cl2(s) + 2NaNO3(aq). To write the net ionic equation, we need to eliminate the spectator ions (ions that are present on both sides of the equation and do not participate in the reaction). The spectator ions are Na+ and NO3-. The net ionic equation is 2Cl-(aq) + Hg2 2+(aq) → Hg2Cl2(s). Choice B correctly represents this net ionic equation.

Select the Net Ionic Equation for the Reaction Between Sodium