Give the spectator ions for the reaction that occurs when aqueous solutions of H₂SO₄ and KOH are mixed. A) H⁺and OH^- B) K⁺ and SO₄^2- C) H⁺ and SO₄^2- D) OH^- and K⁺ E) No spectator ions are present.

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The spectator ions are the ions that do not participate in the chemical reaction. In this case, the spectator ions are K+ and SO42-. The H+ and OH- ions react to form water, which is a neutral molecule.

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