Compare and contrast Complete Equations and Complete Ionic Equations?

Answer 1

A complete equation lists all of the chemicals present during the chemical reaction:

AgNO3 + NaCl ---> AgCl + NaNO3

A net ionic equation lists only the ions which enter into the chemical reaction. Any ions which do not change physical state or oxidation numbers are omitted from the equation:

Ag 1+(aq) + Cl 1- (aq) ---> AgCl (s)
in this example the NO3 1- (aq) and the Na 1+ (aq) do not join to form a product, but remain in the solution after the precipitate forms.

Answer 2

I believe that a complete equation is one where compound are written corectly and everything is balanced. For example:

Pb(NO3)2 + 2 KI ---> 2 KNO3 + PbI2

The complete ionic equation is where everything that is a strong acid, strong base, or soluble ionic compond is broken down into its ions. The complete ionic reaction is:

Pb2+ + 2NO3- + 2 K+ 2I- ---> 2K+ 2NO3- + PbI2 (s)

Hope this helps!