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Balance equation using half reaction

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Na(s)+ H2O = Na<+> + H2

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Oxidation reaction (oxidation of Na to Na<+>):
<br>Na => Na<+> + e ...(1)
<br>(Already ...

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It shows how to balance the chemical reaction using half reaction.

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