Question

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write the net ionic equation for the following molecular equation.
sn(s)+cuso₄(aq)→snso₄(aq)+cu(s)
(use the lowest possible coefficients. be sure to specify states such as (aq) or (s). if a box is not needed, leave it blank.)

Explanation:

Step1: Write the complete ionic equation

$$\text{Sn}(s)+\text{Cu}^{2 +}(aq)+\text{SO}_{4}^{2 -}(aq)\to\text{Sn}^{2 +}(aq)+\text{SO}_{4}^{2 -}(aq)+\text{Cu}(s)$$

Step2: Cancel out the spectator ions

The spectator ion is $\text{SO}_{4}^{2 -}(aq)$. After canceling it, we get the net - ionic equation.

Answer:

$$\text{Sn}(s)+\text{Cu}^{2 +}(aq)\to\text{Sn}^{2 +}(aq)+\text{Cu}(s)$$