Question

For a particular redox reaction, SO₃²⁻ is oxidized to SO₄²− and Fe³⁺ is reduced to Fe²⁺. Complete and balance the equation for this reaction in basic solution. Phases are optional.

Answer 1

To answer the question, you'll need to balance the redox reactions of SO3²⁻ being oxidized to SO4²⁻ and Fe³⁺ being reduced to Fe²⁺ separately,

Step-by-step explanation:

You are asking about completing and balancing a redox reaction in a basic solution where SO3²⁻ is oxidized to SO4²⁻ and Fe³⁺ is reduced to Fe²⁺. We need to balance the half-reactions for each process first and then combine them to form the overall balanced equation

However, since we are in basic solution, if there are H⁺ ions present on either side, we will need to add OH⁻ ions to neutralize the H⁺ ions and form water.

Also, we need to make sure that the number of electrons lost in the oxidation process equals the number of electrons gained in the reduction process. Once both half-reactions are balanced with respect to mass and charge, we can add them up to get the overall reaction.