Oxidation #

Half-Acidic

Half-Basic

Balancing Redox Equations Using the Oxidation Number Method

In most situations that call for balancing an equation, you are not told whether the reaction is redox or not. In these circumstances, you can use a procedure called the oxidation number method, which is outlined in the sample study sheet found at the link below. 

Click here to see the Study Sheet for Balancing Redox Equations Using the Oxidation Number Method.

Click on the following links to see examples. 

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

Click here to see an exercise that will allow you to try this task yourself. 

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