Redox Equations

Question 1

What needs to be balanced in a redox reaction?

Answer 1

• balance atoms apart from oxygen and hydrogen
• balance oxygen by adding water
• balance the hydrogen by adding H+
• balance the charges by adding electrons

Question 2

What must be balanced when combining equation?

Answer 2

• electrons equal on both sides
  
  • same transferred on bth sides
• then subtract hydrogens
  
  • don’t forget to check balancing