Which statement below best describes net ionic equations?
A) A net ionic equation lists all ions in the solution.
B) A net ionic equation is obtained when the ions forming the precipitate are removed from the molecular equation.
C) A net ionic equation is a balanced chemical equation that includes only ions that actually participate in a reaction.
D) A net ionic equation is a balanced chemical equation that includes all the ions present in a reaction mixture.
E) A net ionic reaction is a balanced chemical equation that clearly shows spectator ions in a reaction.

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Net ionic equations only include ions that are directly involved in the chemical reaction, eliminating spectator ions. The equation is also balanced, meaning that the number of each type of ion on both sides of the equation is equal.

Which Statement Below Best Describes Net Ionic Equations