NET IONIC EQUATION

Compare with net ionic equation and molecular equation . A net ionic equation is an ionic equation with all DEFINE[spectator ions">spectator ions eliminated. For example, Ag + (aq) + NO 3 - (aq) + Na + (aq) + Cl - (aq) = AgCl(s) + Na + (aq) + NO 3 - (aq) is an ionic equation; the net ionic equation would be Ag + (aq) + Cl - (aq) = AgCl(s) because the sodium and nitrate ions are spectators (they appear on both sides of the ionic equation.