Chapter 17, Problem 6CE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The redox reaction, ${\text{MnO}}_4^{-}\left(aq\right)+{\text{SO}}_3^{2-}\left(aq\right)\to {\text{Mn}}^{+2}\left(aq\right)+{\text{SO}}_4^{2-}\left(aq\right)$ is to be balanced using the oxidation number method.

Concept introduction:

Redox reaction is the reaction in which oxidation and reduction takes place simultaneously. In balanced redox reaction, the elements and charges on the reactant and product side are equal.