Overall Equation – Shows reactants and products as undissociated, electrically neutral compounds.
Complete Ionic Equation – Shows the state of reactants and products as hydrated or other phases.
Ag+1(aq) + NO3-1(aq) + Na+1(aq) + Cl-1(aq)
Na+1(aq) + NO3-1(aq) +
AgCl (s)
AgNO3(aq)
+ NaCl(aq)
NaNO3(aq)
+ AgCl(s)
Ionic Equations & Precipitation Reactions
Net Ionic Equation – Shows only the reactants and products that are directly involved in the reaction.
Ag+1(aq) + Cl-1(aq) AgCl(s)