Answer: The net ionic equation is [tex]2H^+(aq)+2F^-(aq)+Ba^{2+}(aq)+2OH^-(aq)\rightarrow BaF_2(s)+2H_2O(l)[/tex]
Explanation:
The net ionic equation of any reaction does not include any spectator ions.
Spectator ions are defined as ions that do not get involved in a chemical equation. They are found on both the sides of the chemical reaction when it is present in ionic form.
The chemical equation for the reaction of hydrofluoric acid and barium hydroxide follows:
[tex]2HF(aq)+Ba(OH)_2(aq)\rightarrow BaF_2(s)+2H_2O(l)[/tex]
The ionic form of the above equation follows:
[tex]2H^+(aq)+2F^-(aq)+Ba^{2+}(aq)+2OH^-(aq)\rightarrow BaF_2(s)+2H_2O(l)[/tex]
There are no spectator ions in the ionic form.
The net ionic equation for the above reaction follows:
[tex]2H^+(aq)+2F^-(aq)+Ba^{2+}(aq)+2OH^-(aq)\rightarrow BaF_2(s)+2H_2O(l)[/tex]