Question

Balance the equation for a half-reaction that occurs in acidic solution. Use e− as the symbol for an electron.

Answer 1

Answer: C

l

2

→

H

C

l

O

C

l

2

→

2

H

C

l

O

(Cl balance)

C

l

2

+

2

H

2

O

→

2

H

C

l

O

(O balance)

C

l

2

+

2

H

2

O

→

2

H

C

l

O

+

2

H

+

(H balance)

C

l

2

+

2

H

2

O

→

2

H

C

l

O

+

2

H

+

+

2

e

−

(Charge balance)

C

l

2

+

2

H

2

O

→

2

H

C

l

O

+

2

H

+

+

2

e

−

balanced half-reaction)

Step-by-step explanation: