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Net ionic equations only involve ions that are (aq) on one side of the equation and a different form on the other side, i.e. (s),(l),(g). For example, your Na+ is dissolved on both sides. It never comes out of solution, so it just stays as ionic Na+. However, this doesn't mean that...

If you want to investigate the reaction without the NaCl, I would recommend sanding the Al foil to remove the oxide coating. Also, you can try to gently heat the reactants until you start to see something happening. You can try using more a concentrated CuSO4 solution as well.