Question

What are the spectator ions in the reaction between sodium carbonate, and silver nitrate?

Answer 1

The nitrate and the natrium ions.

Explanation:

`Na_2CO_3(aq) + 2AgNO_3(aq) rarr Ag_2CO_3(s)darr + 2NaNO_3(aq)`

The net ionic equation is:

`2Ag^(+) + CO_3^(2-) rarr Ag_2CO_3(s)darr`

Any ion pair with `(aq)` symbol are the `"aquated ions"`; i.e. `NaNO_3(aq)-=Na^(+)(aq) + NO_3^(-)(aq)`.

`Na^(+)(aq)` could also be represented as `[Na(OH_2)_6]^+`.