Consider the reaction: 3Co²⁺(aq) + 6NO₃(aq) + 6Na⁺(aq) + 2PO₄³^-(aq) → Co₃(PO₄) ₂(s) + 6Na⁺(aq) + 6NO₃(aq)
Identify the net ionic equation for this reaction.

Question

Consider the reaction: 3Co²⁺(aq) + 6NO₃(aq) + 6Na⁺(aq) + 2PO₄³^-(aq) → Co₃(PO₄)₂(s) + 6Na⁺(aq) + 6NO₃(aq) Identify the net ionic equation for this reaction.

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The net ionic equation focuses on the species that undergo a chemical change. In this reaction, cobalt ions (Co^2+) and phosphate ions (PO4^3-) react to form a solid cobalt phosphate (Co3(PO4)2), while the sodium (Na+) and nitrate (NO3-) ions are spectator ions and do not participate in the reaction. Therefore, the correct net ionic equation involves only the cobalt and phosphate ions reacting to form the solid product, as shown in option D.

Consider the Reaction: 3Co2+(aq) + 6NO3(aq) + 6Na+(aq) + 2PO43-(aq)

Consider the Reaction: 3Co²⁺(aq) + 6NO₃(aq) + 6Na⁺(aq) + 2PO₄³^-(aq)