Answer
Balanced complete ionic equation:
$H^+(aq) + Cl^-(aq) + Li^+(aq) + OH^-(aq) --\gt H_2O(l) + Li^+(aq) + Cl^-(aq)$
Balanced net ionic equation:
$H^+(aq) + OH^-(aq) --\gt H_2O(l) $
Work Step by Step
1. Balance the equation:
$HCl(aq) + LiOH(aq) -- \gt H_2O(l) + LiCl$
It is already balanced.
2. For the strong electrolytes in aqueous state, separate the ions:
$HCl, LiOH$ and $LiCl$: Strong electrolytes. (Completely dissociated in water).
$H^+(aq) + Cl^-(aq) + Li^+(aq) + OH^-(aq) --\gt H_2O(l) + Li^+(aq) + Cl^-(aq)$
- This is the balanced complete ionic equation.
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3. Remove the spectator ions:
- Remove the ions that appear unchanged after the reaction.
$Li^+$ and $Cl^-$ don't react.
$H^+(aq) + OH^-(aq) --\gt H_2O(l) $
- This is the balanced net ionic equation.