When aqueous solutions of Pb(NO₃)₂ and NaCl are mixed, PbCl₂ precipitates. The balanced net ionic equation is ________. A)Pb²⁺(aq) + 2Cl^- (aq) → PbCl₂ (s) B)Pb²⁺ (aq) + 2NO₃^- (aq) → Pb(NO₃)₂ (s) C)Pb²⁺ (aq) + 2NO₃^- (aq) → Pb(NO₃)₂ (aq) D)Pb(NO₃)₂ (aq) + 2NaCl (aq) → PbCl₂ (s) + 2NaNO₃(aq) E)Pb(NO₃)₂ (aq) + 2NaCl (aq) → PbCl₂ (aq) + 2NaNO₃ (s)

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The net ionic equation shows only the species that actually change during the reaction. Pb²⁺ and Cl^- ions combine to form the insoluble precipitate PbCl₂.

When Aqueous Solutions of Pb(NO3)2 and NaCl Are Mixed, PbCl2

When Aqueous Solutions of Pb(NO₃)₂ and NaCl Are Mixed, PbCl₂