Redox (Oxidation-Reduction) Reactions
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Balance the following equations by the half-cell method. Show both half-cell reactions and identify them as oxidation or reduction.
a) SO32- + MnO4- + H+ --> Mn2+ + SO42- + H2O(l)
b) Cl2(g) + OH- --> Cl- + ClO3- + H2O(l)
c) SO42- + I- + H+ --> S2- + I2(s) + H2O(l)
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Balance the following equations by the half-cell method. Show both half-cell reactions and identify them as oxidation or reduction.
a) SO32- + MnO4- + H+ --> Mn2+ + SO42- + H2O(l)
Oxidation reaction:
SO32- + H2O --> SO42- + 2H+ + 2e-
Reduction reaction:
MnO4- + 8H+ + 5e- ...
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