Can You Multiply to Remove Water or Hydrogen in Balancing Redox Equations?

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In balancing redox equations, multiplying to achieve a common factor for electrons is standard practice, but it is not applicable for removing water or hydrogen after the electrons are canceled. The consensus is that once electrons are balanced, no further multiplication should be performed. However, in basic solutions, adding water can help to balance out excess hydrogen. This approach is valid as part of the balancing process, but it should be done after the electron balance is achieved. Understanding the steps and their order is crucial for accurate redox equation balancing.
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I am doing Redox Equations in Acid/Base. Anyway, I have one question. I know that you multiply to get a common factor for electrons. However, after you cancel out your electrons, can you multiply by another common factor to remove water or hydrogen? I am leaning towards no, but I am not sure.

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Show an example, I am not sure I understand what you mean.
 
You're balancing the equation, right? After you've added electrons to balance the charge, that should be your last step. However if the solution is basic, you can add water in order to cancel out all the hydrogens.
 
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