Net Ionic Equations
Part of the Acids and Bases section of Coddy's Chemistry journey. Lesson 19 of 30.
Ions that are the same before and after are spectator ions: Na⁺ and Cl⁻ in HCl + NaOH. Leave them out:
H₃O⁺ + OH⁻ → 2H₂O
A solid is written whole, since it is not split into ions:
Mg(OH)₂(s) + 2H₃O⁺ → Mg²⁺ + 4H₂O
Challenge
Write the net ionic equation of any strong acid with any strong base, balanced.
Try it yourself
Equation balancerBalance the equation
H3O+OH−H2O
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All lessons in Acids and Bases
1Acids and Bases
What Is an AcidWhat Is a BaseProton TransferConjugate PairsWater as Acid and BaseRecap - Proton Swap4Neutralization
NeutralizationNet Ionic EquationsSaltsTitrationTitration CalculationsRecap - Titration Lab