Question

What net ionic equation describes the reaction when these solutions are mixed?

Answer 1

Balanced chemical reaction:
2Na₃PO₄(aq) + 3CaCl₂(aq) → 6NaCl(aq) + Ca₃(PO₄)₂(s).
Ionic reaction:
6Na⁺(aq) + 2PO₄³⁻(aq) + 3Ca²⁺(aq) + 6Cl⁻(aq) → 6Na⁺(aq) + 6Cl⁻(aq) + Ca₃(PO₄)₂(s).
Net ionic reaction: 2PO₄³⁻(aq) + 3Ca²⁺(aq) → Ca₃(PO₄)₂(s).
(aq) means that substances are dissociated on cations and anions in water.
(s) means solid.