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The discussion focuses on balancing redox reactions in acidic solutions, specifically the reaction between Fe2+ and MnO4-. The balanced equation presented is 8H+ + 7Fe2+ + MnO4- → 7Fe3+ + Mn + 4H2O. Key methods for verifying the correctness of redox reactions include ensuring atom balance and electron balance on both sides of the equation. The discussion emphasizes these two checks as essential for confirming the accuracy of redox equations.

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Balance in an acidic solution

Fe2+ + MnO4- ----- Fe3+ + Mn2+

(Fe2+ ---- Fe3+ + 1e-) x 7
7e- + 8H+ + MnO4- ----- Mn + 4H2O

8H+ + 7Fe2+ + MnO4- ----- 7Fe3+ + Mn + 4H2O

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I have not gone deep in your post; there are two strict ways to check if a redox reaction is okay or not:

  1. Check for a balance for atoms in two sides.
  2. Check for a balance for ions (electron count) in two sides

If they are okay, your reaction is correct.
 

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