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Molecular equation

A molecular equation is a balanced chemical equation in which ionic compounds are written as neutral formulas rather than as ions. For example, AgNO3(aq) + NaCl(aq) = AgCl(s) + NaNO3(aq) is a molecular equation; Ag+(aq) + NO3-(aq) + Na+(aq) + Cl-(aq) = AgCl(s) + Na+(aq) + NO3-(aq) is not.

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