Extra Notes (Exam 4) Flashcards
What is the first step in balancing redox reactions (in acidic conditions)?
Write the two half equations
What is the second step in balancing redox reactions (in acidic conditions)?
Balance all elements EXCEPT O and H
What is the third step in balancing redox reactions (in acidic conditions)?
Balance O by adding water
What is the fourth step in balancing redox reactions (in acidic conditions)?
Balance hydrogen by adding H+
What is the fifth step in balancing redox reactions (in acidic conditions)?
Balance charge by adding electrons (decreases charge)
What is the sixth step in balancing redox reactions (in acidic conditions)?
Multiply reactions so electrons are equal between them
What is the seventh step in balancing redox reactions (in acidic conditions)?
Combine reactions/cancel out electrons
What is the first step in balancing redox reactions (basic conditions)?
Write the two half reactions
What is the second step in balancing redox reactions (basic conditions)?
Balance all elements EXCEPT O and H
What is the third step in balancing redox reactions (basic conditions)?
Balance O by adding water
What is the fourth step in balancing redox reactions (basic conditions)?
Balance hydrogen by adding H+
What is the fifth step in balancing redox reactions (basic conditions)?
Balance charge by adding electrons (decreases charge)
What is the sixth step in balancing redox reactions (basic conditions)?
Multiply reactions so electrons are equal between them
What is the seventh step in balancing redox reactions (basic conditions)?
Combine reactions/cancel things out
What is the eighth step in balancing redox reactions (basic conditions)?
Add the same number of OH- to both sides to neutralize H+