Net Ionic Equations

⚗️ Net Ionic Equations Rescue Plan

🧪 Definition: A net ionic equation shows only the species that actually change during the reaction. Spectator ions are left out.

🧠 Break all aqueous compounds into ions. Keep solids, liquids, and gases whole!

✅ Step-by-Step Shortcut

• 1. Write the balanced molecular equation
• 2. Split aqueous (aq) compounds into ions (complete ionic)
• 3. Cancel out spectator ions
• 4. Rewrite what’s left = net ionic!

🧠 Quick Practice

NaOH(aq) + HCl(aq) → NaCl(aq) + H₂O(l)
What’s the net ionic equation?

⚡ Pro Tips

• Use (s), (l), (g), (aq) correctly — this decides if you split it!
• Only aqueous ionic compounds split into ions.
• Neutralization always gives H₂O in the net ionic.

🔎 AP-Style Check

AgNO₃(aq) + NaCl(aq) → AgCl(s) + NaNO₃(aq)
Write the net ionic equation.

✏️ Net Ionic = Real Chemistry Only. Cancel spectators, show the action!