When an aqueous solution of magnesium nitrate is mixed with an aqueous solution of potassium carbonate, ____________.A) KNO3 will precipitateB) MgCO3 will precipitateC) both MgCO3 and KNO3 will precipitateD) no reaction occurs

Respuesta :

Answer: The correct answer is Option B.

Explanation:

Double displacement reaction is defined as the chemical reaction in which exchange of ions takes place.

[tex]AB+CD\rightarrow AD+CB[/tex]

An insoluble salt in a solution is termed as a precipitate.

When an aqueous solution of magnesium nitrate reacts with an aqueous solution of potassium carbonate, it leads to the formation of an aqueous solution of potassium nitrate and a solid precipitate of magnesium carbonate.

The chemical equation for the above reaction follows:

[tex]Mg(NO_3)_2(aq.)+K_2CO_3(aq.)\rightarrow MgCO_3(s)+2KNO_3(aq.)[/tex]

Hence, the correct answer is Option B.