Oxidation-reduction reactions are chemical reactions that involve a transfer of electrons. Read on to learn how to balance mass and charge to represent a balanced equation in an acidic solution.
Acidic Solution: Basic steps Using ½ Reactions
We will be using the following two reactions:
1. Break reaction up into half reactions (one is the oxidation and the other a reduction).
2. Balance elements other than O and H.
3. Add water to balance oxygen.
4. Balance hydrogen by adding protons (H+).
5. Balance the charge of each equation with electrons.
6. Scale the reactions so that the electrons are equal.
7. Cancel common terms.
8. Add the reactions.
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Written by: Ashlee Liu
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