7.3.2 - Balancing of Redox Reactions
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What is oxidation in a redox reaction?
💡 Hint: Think about electron transfer.
What is reduction?
💡 Hint: Focus on what happens to the electrons.
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What does oxidation involve?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the electron count.
True or False: Reduction is always accompanied by oxidation.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the definition of redox.
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Using both balancing methods, demonstrate how you would balance the reaction H2O2 + IO3- → I- + O2. Provide detailed steps.
💡 Hint: Start by separating the oxidation and reduction processes.
A redox reaction involves zinc metal reacting with a solution of copper sulfate. Write the balanced equation of this reaction using both methods.
💡 Hint: What do you find when assigning oxidation numbers?
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