Write the net ionic equation for the reaction of magnesium carbonate and nitric acid. A) MgCO₃(s) + 2 H⁺ → Mg²⁺ + H₂O + CO₂(g) B) MgCO₃(s) + 2 HNO₃(aq) → Mg(NO₃)₂ + H₂O + CO₂(g) C) MgCO₃(s) + 2 HNO₃(aq) → Mg(NO₃)₂(aq) + H₂CO₃(aq) D) Mg²⁺ + CO₃^2- + 2 H⁺ → Mg²⁺ + H₂O + CO₂(g) E) no reaction

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The net ionic equation shows only the species that actually change during the reaction. Magnesium carbonate reacts with nitric acid to form magnesium ions, water, and carbon dioxide gas.

Write the Net Ionic Equation for the Reaction of Magnesium