Practice Balancing Redox Equations in Acidic and Basic Media - 2.4 | Unit 9: Redox Processes | IB Grade 11: Chemistry
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2.4 - Balancing Redox Equations in Acidic and Basic Media

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the first step in balancing a redox reaction?

💡 Hint: Think about how we can separate parts of the reaction.

Question 2

Easy

In acidic solutions, how do we balance hydrogen atoms?

💡 Hint: What does acidic mean in terms of ions?

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Question 1

What is oxidation?

  • Gain of electrons
  • Loss of electrons
  • No change

💡 Hint: Think about LEO the lion.

Question 2

True or False: In basic solutions, we balance hydrogen using H+ ions.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the difference in steps for acidic and basic media.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Balance the following redox reaction in acidic conditions: MnO4- + C2H5OH → Mn2+ + CH3COOH.

💡 Hint: Focus on the stoichiometry of each reactant and product.

Question 2

Given the reaction 4OH- + MnO4- → MnO2 + 2H2O, balance this under basic conditions and write the relevant half-reactions.

💡 Hint: Work through the half-reaction steps sequentially.

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