platinumcaps Member 15+ Year Member Joined Oct 12, 2005 Messages 76 Reaction score 0 Jun 8, 2006 #1 When you have half reactions, how do you tell if a half reaction is acidic and or basic? for example, (MnO4)^-1 --> Mn^+2 thanks Members don't see this ad.
When you have half reactions, how do you tell if a half reaction is acidic and or basic? for example, (MnO4)^-1 --> Mn^+2 thanks Members don't see this ad.
pmoney Senior Member Verified Member Army 15+ Year Member Joined Mar 30, 2004 Messages 288 Reaction score 0 Jun 12, 2006 #2 First you split into redox or oxidation half reactions. (Here there is no need) 1. Balance the main atom (ie. Mn) 2. Add H2Os to the side to balance the oxygens 3. Add H+ to balance the Hs 4. Add electrons to balance charges In basic, you add OH- to the H+, creating H2O. Upvote 0 Downvote
First you split into redox or oxidation half reactions. (Here there is no need) 1. Balance the main atom (ie. Mn) 2. Add H2Os to the side to balance the oxygens 3. Add H+ to balance the Hs 4. Add electrons to balance charges In basic, you add OH- to the H+, creating H2O.