BASIC VS ACIDIC METHODOLOGY

[Maria Trujillo 1L]

When calculating the half-reactions and the final balanced reactions, there are two methodologies to use. The one for the bases requires to use H20 and H to balance the equations, and the acidic one requires using H2O and Oh. How do I know which methodology to use without the question explicitly mentioning it?

[tierra parker 1J]

you got the two mixed up, for basic solutions you use OH- and H2O and for acidic solutions you use H+ and H2O, but the question should tell you whether or not they want you to balance the equation in a basic or acidic solution