What is the first step to balance a redox equation using the half-reaction method?

a. add the spectator ions

b. add the half-reactions

c. write the equation in ionic form

d. balance the atoms

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Mikaela Simmons

23 December, 03:43

What is the first step to balance a redox equation using the half-reaction method?

a. add the spectator ions

b. add the half-reactions

c. write the equation in ionic form

d. balance the atoms

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Mason Gilbert · Answer 1

In balancing a redox equation with the use of the method called half-reaction method, the appropriate choice in the following choices is letter B. It is because in the first step, in order to start the equation, you need to add the reactions and divide or separate them into two by their order. After having them separated or dividing them into their classifications, it's the only time to proceed to the next step which is letter D, so meaning, letter D is already the wrong answer. Letter a and c are not included in the procedure.

What is the first step to balance a redox equation using the half-reaction method?a. add the spectator ionsb. add the half-reactionsc. write the equation in ionic formd. balance the atoms

What is the first step to balance a redox equation using the half-reaction method?

a. add the spectator ions

b. add the half-reactions

c. write the equation in ionic form

d. balance the atoms