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net ionic equation

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Noun B2 Upper-intermediate

Quick answer

A chemical equation that shows only the ions and molecules that actually take part in a reaction, leaving out any that remain unchanged.

"Writing the net ionic equation removed the spectator ions that didn't actually participate in the reaction."

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Which word fits the gap? "Writing the _____ removed the spectator ions that didn't actually participate in the reaction."

Answer: net ionic equation

In your own words, what does "net ionic equation" mean?

A chemical equation that shows only the ions and molecules that actually take part in a reaction, leaving out any that remain unchanged.

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