Balance in an acidic solution redox

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The discussion focuses on the redox reaction between Fe2+ and MnO4- in an acidic solution, leading to the formation of Fe3+ and Mn2+. The balanced equation shows that 7 electrons are transferred, with the involvement of 8 protons (H+) and water (H2O) in the reaction. Two main methods are highlighted for verifying the correctness of redox reactions: ensuring that the number of atoms is balanced on both sides and confirming that the electron count is equal. These checks are essential for validating the reaction's accuracy.
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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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