8.2.3 - Steps for Balancing Redox Equations in Basic Solution
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What is the first step in balancing a redox reaction?
💡 Hint: Think about isolating oxidation and reduction parts.
How do you balance oxygen in a redox equation?
💡 Hint: Water can help correct the number of oxygen atoms.
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What is the purpose of separating a redox reaction into half-equations?
💡 Hint: Consider why we want to focus on individual reactions.
True or False: You need to add H⁺ ions instead of OH⁻ in a basic solution.
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of the solution.
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Balance the following redox reaction in basic solution: Cl₂ + Cr(OH)₄⁻ → CrO₄²⁻ + Cl⁻.
💡 Hint: Identify the changes in oxidation states for both chlorine and chromium.
Provide a balanced equation for the reaction between MnO₄⁻ and H₂O in basic solution.
💡 Hint: Start by determining the half-reactions for manganese and the implications on water in basic media.
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