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Balancing (Acidic and Basic)

This document summarizes how to balance redox reactions in acidic solutions through an example reaction: 1) The chromium redox reaction of Cr2O7-2 dissolving in ethanol is divided into two half-reactions - chromium being oxidized and carbon being reduced. 2) The reaction equation is balanced for all elements except hydrogen by adding coefficients. Hydrogen is then balanced by adding H+ ions. 3) Ionic charges are balanced on both sides of the reaction by adding electrons where needed. Balancing is completed when the total charge on both sides is equal.

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Balancing (Acidic and Basic)

This document summarizes how to balance redox reactions in acidic solutions through an example reaction: 1) The chromium redox reaction of Cr2O7-2 dissolving in ethanol is divided into two half-reactions - chromium being oxidized and carbon being reduced. 2) The reaction equation is balanced for all elements except hydrogen by adding coefficients. Hydrogen is then balanced by adding H+ ions. 3) Ionic charges are balanced on both sides of the reaction by adding electrons where needed. Balancing is completed when the total charge on both sides is equal.

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