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Oxidation and Reduction

Balance the following equations by the half-cell method. Show both half-cell reactions and identify them as oxidation or reduction.

a) SO32- + MnO4- + H+ ←→ Mn2+ + SO42- + H2O(l)

b) Cl2(g) + OH- ←→ Cl- + ClO3- + H2O(l)

c) SO42- + I- + H+ ←→ S2- + I2(s) + H2O(l)

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Balance the following equations by the half-cell method. Show both
half-cell reactions and identify them as oxidation or reduction.

a) SO32- + MnO4- + H+ ←→ Mn2+ + SO42- + H2O(l)

b) Cl2(g) + OH- ←→ Cl- + ClO3- + H2O(l)

+ H2O(l)

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Balancing redox reactions using the half-cell method.

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