An aqueous solution of potassium sulfate is allowed to react with an aqueous solution of lead(II) nitrate. The net ionic equation contains which of the following species (when balanced in standard form)?. A) Pb²⁺(aq) B) 2SO₄^2-(aq) C) 2K⁺(aq) D) NO₃^-(aq) E) 2NO₃^-(aq)

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The reaction between potassium sulfate and lead(II) nitrate produces lead sulfate as a precipitate and potassium nitrate in solution. The net ionic equation focuses on the formation of the precipitate, lead sulfate (PbSO4), which is represented in option A.

An Aqueous Solution of Potassium Sulfate Is Allowed to React