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Balance the following equation in acidic conditions Phases are optional. S2O3 2- + Cu 2+ ---> S4O6 2- + Cu+

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To balance the the chemical reaction, the number of moles per element is balance is both side of the reaction and also the charge in both sides of the reation. to balnce the reaction:

S2O3 2- + Cu 2+ ---> S4O6 2- + Cu+

2S2O3 2- + Cu 2+ ---> S4O6 2- + Cu+ + e

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