States of Matter
The substance that constitutes everything in the universe is known as matter. Matter comprises atoms which in turn are composed of electrons, protons, and neutrons. Different atoms combine together to give rise to molecules that act as a foundation for all kinds of substances. There are five states of matter based on their energies of attraction, namely solid, liquid, gases, plasma, and BEC (Bose-Einstein condensates).
Chemical Reactions and Equations
When a chemical species is transformed into another chemical species it is said to have undergone a chemical reaction. It consists of breaking existing bonds and forming new bonds by changing the position of electrons. These reactions are best explained using a chemical equation.
Explain how a molecular equation, a complete ionic equation, and a net ionic equation differ.
A molecular equation is an equation showing the complete neutral formula for each compound in a reaction.
A complete ionic equation is an equation that lists individually all of the ions present as either reactants or products in a chemical reaction.
A net ionic equation is an equation that shows only the species that actually change during a chemical reaction.
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