Do we write net ionic equations only when there is a solid in the products? Balanced: Mg (s) +2HCL (aq) --> MgCl_2 (aq) +2H(g) Is it possible to write the net ionic of the formula above? If yes what would it be?

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are net ionic formulas possible for non-solids in the product? What if everything in the reactants and products is aqueous, can we write a net ionic? or is it only for when a solid is produced?

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Answer 1 · 2018-01-16T07:47:23

$Mg(s) + 2H^+ rarr Mg^(2+) + H_2(g)uarr$

....else $Mg(s) + 2H_3O^(+) rarr Mg^(2+)+ H_2(g)uarr + 2H_2O(l)$

In either equation chloride base is along for the ride.