Answer
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a) Net ionic equation:
$MgCO_3(s)+2\ H_3O^+(aq)\rightarrow
Mg^{2+}(aq)+3\ H_2O(l)+CO_2(g)$
The spectator ion is $Cl^-$.
b) It's a gas-forming reaction.
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