H20, HO-, and H+ When Balancing
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Kevin Chang 2I
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H20, HO-, and H+ When Balancing
How does one know when to add H20, HO-, and/or H+ to either side of the Redox reaction when balancing it?
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jonathanshi_1A
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Re: H20, HO-, and H+ When Balancing
In an acidic solution:
1. Balance all non-O/H atoms.
2. Balance O atoms with H2O.
3. Balance H+ atoms with H+.
In a basic solution:
1. Balance all non-O/H atoms.
2. Balance O atoms with H2O.
3. Balance H+ atoms with H+.
4. Neutralize H+ atoms with OH- to create H2O and add to both sides equally (the OH-).
1. Balance all non-O/H atoms.
2. Balance O atoms with H2O.
3. Balance H+ atoms with H+.
In a basic solution:
1. Balance all non-O/H atoms.
2. Balance O atoms with H2O.
3. Balance H+ atoms with H+.
4. Neutralize H+ atoms with OH- to create H2O and add to both sides equally (the OH-).
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