Equations for Precipitation Reactions
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Complete-Formula Equations
Complete Ionic Equations
Net Ionic Equations

Writing Equations for Precipitation Reactions

Precipitation reactions can be represented using several types of chemical equations: complete-formula equations (also known as "molecular" equations), complete ionic equations, and net ionic equations.  Each provides a different perspective on the chemicals involved in the reaction.

An example of how to write each type of equation is given in each of the pages listed to the left, using one of the combinations from exercise 9 in your workbook.

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