Based on the solubility rules, which of these processes will occur if solutions of CuSO₄(aq) and BaCl₂(aq) are mixed? A) CuCl₂ will precipitate; Ba²⁺ and SO₄^2-are spectator ions. B) CuSO₄ will precipitate; Ba²⁺ and Cl^- are spectator ions. C) BaSO₄ will precipitate; Cu²⁺ and Cl^- are spectator ions. D) BaCl₂ will precipitate; Cu²⁺ and SO₄^2-are spectator ions. E) No precipitate will form.

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BaSO4 (Barium Sulfate) is known to be insoluble in water according to solubility rules, leading to its precipitation when solutions of CuSO4 and BaCl2 are mixed. Cu2+ and Cl- ions remain in solution as spectator ions.

Based on the Solubility Rules, Which of These Processes Will