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Identify the spectator ion(s) in the reaction
Zn(OH)2+ H2SO4→ZnSO4+ 2H2O
in aqueous solution.
1.There are no spectator ions.
2.Zn2+, (SO4)−2
3.Zn2+, OH−, H+, SO2−4
4.SO2−4
5.Zn2+

Answered below.

To identify the spectator ions in the reaction, we need to first identify the reactants and products.

The reactants in the given reaction are Zn(OH)2 and H2SO4, and the products are ZnSO4 and H2O.

To determine the spectator ions, we need to analyze the formation of the products. In this case, the products are ZnSO4 and H2O.

Let's break down the reaction into its ionic constituents:

Zn(OH)2 → Zn2+ + 2OH-
H2SO4 → 2H+ + SO42-

ZnSO4 + 2H2O

From the breakdown, we can see that the ions Zn2+ and SO42- are involved in both the reactants and the products. These ions are not changed or consumed in the reaction. They remain the same on both sides of the equation.

Hence, the spectator ions in the reaction are Zn2+ and SO42-. Therefore, the answer is option 2: Zn2+, (SO4)−2.