How to Balance Redox Equations in Acidic Solution

We'll go step by step through how to balance an oxidation reduction (redox) reaction in acidic solution. Most importantly, both charges and atoms must balance. Here are the steps: first, calculate oxidations numbers for all the elements in the equation. Next, figure out what is being oxidized and what is being reduced. Then, write half reactions for the oxidation and reduction. After that, balance each half reaction: first, for the atoms other than O and H, then for O and H, and finally for charge by adding electrons. After being balanced, the oxidation and reduction half reactions are ready to be added back to together. Make sure that the number of electrons is the same in the oxidation and reduction half reactions. If they are not, multiply one or both of the half reactions to make the number of electrons the same. Then, combine the oxidation and reduction half reaction, canceling out stuff that appears on both sides of the equation. Lastly, do a final check to make sure that everything balances: both atoms and charge.

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    shouldn't the charge of the left side be 3?? (last part)

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    +Nick Lucifer It is. +4 -1 = +3

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    +Nick Lucifer +3 and 3 are the same.

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    8 жыл бұрын

    That is what he's saying IT IS 3! Since it's a charge you add plus in the front to differentiate it from a -3. If you just put 3 there is no specification to know how to balance the other side to become positive or negative

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    canadianhaitian if one will use their common sense...

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    +Tyler DeWitt it is the same as the basic solution?

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    @sarasamy33017 жыл бұрын

    I don't really know how to thank you. Truly, you are the best.

  • @razanzantout9830
    @razanzantout98304 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this, I didn't understand a word from my professor. You made this super easy to understand!

  • @wanainzakirahwanahmadlutfi7449
    @wanainzakirahwanahmadlutfi74494 жыл бұрын

    omg this is really helping me, you explain it so detail !!! Usually i find its hard for me to understand chemistry but it is easy to understand after i watch this video. OMG thank you so much!!

  • @marygoodney609
    @marygoodney6095 жыл бұрын

    I don’t think you understand how amazing you are. My chemistry teacher tried to teach me this for 3 days and I didn’t get it. I watched your 15 minute video and I understand it all omg thank you

  • @akeela3882
    @akeela38825 жыл бұрын

    I'm Amazed!!!!! I was trying to understand this method since 1 week but your teaching way make me understand this within just 14 mins... Wow.. thanks alot sir😊😊😍

  • @deannadarwish
    @deannadarwish Жыл бұрын

    You’re the reason why I’ve been able to survive chemistry. Your videos are gold!