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When writing a net ionic equation the sum of the charges for reactants is greater than the sum of charges for products

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Net ionic equations must be balanced by both mass and charge. Balancing by mass means ensuring that there are equal masses of each element on the product and reactant sides. Balancing by charge means making sure that the overall charge is the same on both sides of the equation.

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