Total Ionic Equation

Definition

A total ionic equation is a chemical equation in which all strong electrolytes (such as salts, strong acids, and bases) are written as dissociated ions.

Related terms

Ionic Compound: A compound composed of positive and negative ions that are combined so that the numbers of positive and negative charges are equal.

Electrolyte:

A substance that produces an electrically conducting solution when dissolved in water.

Dissociation:

The splitting of a molecule into smaller molecules, atoms, or ions.