Question

Identify the spectator ions in this reaction. Check all that apply.

Answer 1

CN, LI are the only two

Answer 2

Answer: The spectator ions are $CN^-\text{ and }Li^+$

Explanation:

Spectator ions are defined as the ions which does not get involved in a chemical equation or they are ions which are found on both the sides of the chemical reaction present in ionic form.

The given chemical equation is:

$H^++CN^-+Li^++OH^-\rightarrow Li^++CN^-+H_2O$

The ions which are present on both the sides of the equation are lithium and cynaide ions.

Hence, the correct answer are $CN^-\text{ and }Li^+$