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To balance a half-reaction in basic solution, you need to add enough of which substances to balance the equation?

H+  and H

2O
H+  and OH -
H2O and NO2
OH-  and H +
OH-  and H 2 O

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Answer:

E. OH- and H2O

Step-by-step explanation:

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In balancing half-reactions, it is important to know if the medium is basic or acidic. For basic medium, what is added to the reactant side is the hyroxide ion OH- and what is added to the other side is H2O. The answer is the fifth option.
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