To summarize, the steps for balancing redox reactions
in acidic solution are as follows:
1. Divide the reaction into half reactions
2. Balance the elements other than H and O
3. Balance the O atoms by adding H2O
4. Balance the H atoms by adding H+
5. Balance the charges by adding e6. Add the half reactions and simplify
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To summarize, the steps to balancing a redox reaction
in basic solution are as follows:
1. Divide the reaction into half reactions
2. Balance the elements other than H and O
3. Balance the O atoms by adding H2O
4. Balance the H atoms by adding H+
5. Add OH- ions to BOTH SIDES neutralize any H+
6. Combine H+ and OH- to make H2O
7. Simplify by cancelling out excess H2O
8. Balance the charges by adding e9. Add the half reactions and simplify