Question

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Answer 1

`BaCl_2(aq) + H_2SO_4(aq) rarr BaSO_4(s)darr + 2HCl(aq)`

Explanation:

Is mass balanced? Is charge balanced? What do I mean by this in the context?

Of course in aqueous solution the hydrochloric acid is present as `H_3O^+` and `Cl^-` ions. The reaction is a REPRESENTATION of what occurs in solution, which results in precipitation of insoluble `BaSO_4`.