How to Balance Atoms in Ion-Electron Method?

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The discussion centers around the ion-electron method for balancing chemical equations, specifically focusing on the balancing of two partial equations in a basic medium. Participants are seeking clarification on the steps involved in balancing atoms within these equations.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes their approach to balancing the equations H2PO2 → H2PO3^-1 and Fe(OH)3 → Fe(OH)2, expressing confusion about the steps involved.
  • Another participant requests to see the specific approach taken for the first reaction to provide assistance.
  • A participant mentions having a full reaction H2PO2 + Fe(OH)3 → H2PO3^-1 + Fe(OH)2 and indicates that they split it into two partial equations according to a rule, but does not elaborate on the rule used.
  • Further requests are made for clarification on how to balance either the first or second half-reaction.

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There is no consensus yet, as participants are still in the process of sharing their approaches and seeking clarification on the balancing steps.

Aafia
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In ion electron method to balance equation we have to follow steps ... i am doing it but here i am confusing how to do this ...
There are two partial equations i have made in basic medium
1- H2PO2---------> H2PO3^-1
2-Fe(OH)3---------->Fe(OH)2
Now the second step is to balance the atoms
By adding 2OH for Oxygen and H2O for Hydrogen
But it can't solve
Helpp me pleasezzzz
Thanks
 
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Show how you approach the first reaction.
 
Borek said:
Show how you approach the first reaction.
I had a full reaction
H2PO2+Fe(OH)3------->H2PO3^-1+Fe(OH)2
Then i split it into two partial equations according to rule ..
 
Show how you are trying to balance first (or second, whichever you like) half reaction.
 
Second
 

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