Redox chemical reaction equation can be balanced by
Correct answer: C. Both
- A. Oxidation no method
- B. Ion electron method
- C. Both
- D. None
Explanation
Redox chemical reactions involve the transfer of electrons between reactants. There are two methods commonly used to balance redox reactions:a. Oxidation Number (Oxidation State) Method: In this method, the change in oxidation numbers of the elements involved in the reaction is used to identify the oxidized and reduced species. The reactants and products are then balanced by adjusting coefficients to ensure that the total increase in oxidation number equals the total decrease.b. Ion-Electron (Half-Reaction) Method: This method involves breaking down the overall redox reaction into two half-reactions-one representing the oxidation and the other the reduction. Each half-reaction is balanced separately by adjusting coefficients and charges. Finally, the two half-reactions are combined to form the balanced overall redox reaction.
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