Identify the net ionic equation for the following reaction: 2NaCl(aq) + Hg₂(NO₃)₂(aq) → 2NaNO₃(aq) + Hg₂Cl₂(s) A) Na⁺(aq) + NO₃^-(aq) → NaNO₃(aq) B) Hg₂²⁺(aq) + 2Cl^-(aq) → Hg₂Cl₂(s) C) 2Hg⁺(aq) + 2Cl^-(aq) → 2HgCl(s) D) Hg₂(NO₃)₂(aq) → Hg₂²⁺(aq) + 2NO₃^-(aq) E) Hg₂²⁺(aq) → Hg₂(s)

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The net ionic equation only includes the species that are directly involved in the reaction and undergo a change in state. In this case, the only species that fit this criteria are the Hg₂²⁺(aq) and the 2Cl^-(aq), which combine to form Hg₂Cl₂(s). Therefore, choice B is the correct net ionic equation for the given reaction.

Identify the Net Ionic Equation for the Following Reaction: 2NaCl(aq)