Net Equation

Definition

A net equation is a chemical equation that shows only the substances that participate in a reaction and are changed as a result. It omits any substances that do not change.

Related terms

Balanced Equation:

This is an equation where the number of atoms for each element in the reaction and the total charge are same on both sides.

Reactant: A substance present at the start of a reaction which is consumed during it to create new substances, known as products.

Product:

The end result of a chemical reaction, formed from reactants.