In the following half-reactions, which element is changing oxidation state? Is the halfreaction an oxidation or a reduction? Supply the proper number of electrons to each side to balance each equation. (a) SO32-+ H2O --> SO42- + 2H+ (b) S2O42- + 2H2O ---> 2SO32- + 4H+
In the following half-reactions, which element is changing oxidation state? Is the halfreaction an oxidation or a reduction? Supply the proper number of electrons to each side to balance each equation. (a) SO32-+ H2O --> SO42- + 2H+ (b) S2O42- + 2H2O ---> 2SO32- + 4H+
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In the following half-reactions, which element is changing oxidation state? Is the halfreaction an oxidation or a reduction? Supply the proper number of electrons to each side
to balance each equation.
(a) SO32-+ H2O --> SO42- + 2H+
(b) S2O42- + 2H2O ---> 2SO32- + 4H+
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