MnO4–(aq) + Cl–(aq) Mn2+ + Cl2(g) (unbalanced)

Question

i. Write the reduction and oxidation half-reactions (without electrons). (.5 point)

ii. Balance the equations for atoms (except O and H). (.5 point)

iii. Balance the equations for atoms O and H using H2O and H+. (.5 point)

iv. Balance the charge in the half-reactions. (.5 point)

v. Multiply each half-reaction by the proper number to balance charges in the reaction. (.5 point)

vi. Add the equations and simplify to get a balanced equation. (.5 point)

b. Assume a reaction takes place in a basic solution to form the given products:

MnO4–(aq) + Cl–(aq) MnO2(s) + Cl2(g) (unbalanced)


i. Balance the given half-reactions for atoms and charge. (.5 point)

MnO4– + H2O MnO2 + OH–


Cl– Cl2


ii. Multiply to balance the charges in the reaction. (.5 point)

iii. Add the equations and simplify to get a balanced equation. (.5 point)

Answer 1

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