Balancing Redox Reactions in Acid & Basic Solutions

Apr 12, 2010

TRSCC

Homework Statement

V205(s) + U(s) ---> V0 2+(aq) + UO2 2+(aq)

*Balance the rxn under acidic conditions.
*Balance the rxn under basic conditions.

Last edited: Apr 13, 2010

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Apr 13, 2010

TRSCC

Nobody can help me? :(

Apr 13, 2010

Borek

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This is simple: you have ignored template, you have ignored forum rules, you have been ignored.

Apr 13, 2010

TRSCC

I'm sorry i am fairly new to this site.

Apr 15, 2010

Redbelly98

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Fill in the blanks that you ignored in your first post, especially the last item:

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

2. How do you balance a redox reaction in an acidic solution?

To balance a redox reaction in an acidic solution, follow these steps:

Write out the unbalanced equation.

Separate the equation into two half-reactions, one for the oxidation and one for the reduction.

Balance the atoms in each half-reaction, excluding H and O.

Add H2O to balance the O atoms and H+ to balance the H atoms.

Add electrons to balance the charges in each half-reaction.

Multiply the half-reactions by the necessary coefficients so that the number of electrons gained in the reduction half-reaction is equal to the number of electrons lost in the oxidation half-reaction.

Add the two half-reactions together and cancel out any common terms.

3. How do you balance a redox reaction in a basic solution?

To balance a redox reaction in a basic solution, follow these steps:

Follow the same steps as balancing a redox reaction in an acidic solution up until step 5.

Add OH- ions to both sides of the equation to neutralize the excess H+ ions.

Combine the H+ and OH- ions to form H2O.

Cancel out any common terms and simplify the equation.

4. What is the purpose of balancing redox reactions?

The purpose of balancing redox reactions is to ensure that the number of atoms and charges are equal on both sides of the equation. This is important because it follows the law of conservation of mass and charge, and it also allows us to accurately calculate the amounts of reactants and products in a reaction.

5. What are some tips for balancing redox reactions?

Some tips for balancing redox reactions include:

Always balance the atoms in each half-reaction first, excluding H and O.

Balance the O atoms by adding H2O and the H atoms by adding H+.

Balance the charges in each half-reaction by adding electrons.

Multiply the half-reactions by the necessary coefficients to balance the number of electrons gained and lost.

Check to make sure the number of atoms and charges are equal on both sides of the equation.

For basic solutions, remember to neutralize excess H+ ions by adding OH- ions and combining them to form H2O.

Balancing Redox Reactions in Acid & Basic Solutions

Homework Statement

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

Related to Balancing Redox Reactions in Acid & Basic Solutions

1. What is a redox reaction?

2. How do you balance a redox reaction in an acidic solution?

3. How do you balance a redox reaction in a basic solution?

4. What is the purpose of balancing redox reactions?

5. What are some tips for balancing redox reactions?

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