Question

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

H+ + CN + Li+ + OH → Lit + CN + H₂O

он+
O CN-
O Lit
OH-
H₂O

Answer 1

The spectator ions are CN- and Li+

Step-by-step explanation:

Spectator ions are ions in a chemical equation that don't participate in the reaction. To identify these ions you have to look for which ions are on both sides of the chemical equation.

In this chemical equation Li+ and CN- are on both sides of the equation making them spectator ions.