Based on the solubility rules, which of the following will occur if solutions of CuSO₄(aq)and BaCl₂(aq)are mixed? A)CuCl₂ will precipitate; Ba²⁺ and SO₄^2- are spectator ions. B)CuSO₄ will precipitate; Ba²⁺ and Cl^- are spectator ions. C)BaSO₄ will precipitate; Cu²⁺ and Cl^- are spectator ions. D)BaCl₂ will precipitate; Cu²⁺ and SO₄^2- are spectator ions. E)No precipitate will form.

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BaSO₄ is insoluble in water and will precipitate, while Cu²⁺ and Cl⁻ remain in solution as spectator ions.

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