When solutions of barium hydroxide and sulfuric acid are mixed, the net ionic equation is
Ba²⁺(aq) + SO₄^2-(aq) $\rightarrow$ BaSO₄(s) because only the species involved in making the precipitate are included.

Question

When solutions of barium hydroxide and sulfuric acid are mixed, the net ionic equation is
Ba²⁺(aq) + SO₄^2-(aq)

\rightarrow

BaSO₄(s) because only the species involved in making the precipitate are included.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The net ionic equation for the reaction between barium hydroxide and sulfuric acid should show the formation of water and a barium sulfate precipitate, involving the ions that participate directly in the reaction: $\text{Ba}^{2+}(aq) + \text{SO}_4^{2-}(aq) \rightarrow \text{BaSO}_4(s)$. The equation provided is incorrectly formatted and does not accurately represent the reaction.

When Solutions of Barium Hydroxide and Sulfuric Acid Are Mixed →\rightarrow→

When Solutions of Barium Hydroxide and Sulfuric Acid Are Mixed $\rightarrow$