Question

Write the balanced half equation of iron 2 and permanganate in a solution of acid. Show all of your work.

Answer 1

5Fe⁺² + MnO₄⁻ + 8H⁺ => 5Fe⁺³ + Mn⁺² + 4H₂O

Step-by-step explanation:

Fe⁺² + MnO₄⁻ + H⁺ => Mn⁺² + Fe⁺³ + H₂O

5(Fe⁺² => Fe⁺³ + 1e⁻) => 5Fe⁺² => 5Fe⁺³ + 5e⁻

MnO₄⁻ + 5e⁻ => Mn⁺² => MnO₄⁻ + 8H⁺ + 5e⁻ => Mn⁺² + 4H₂O

=> 5Fe⁺² + MnO₄⁻ + 8H⁺ => 5Fe⁺³ + Mn⁺² + 4H₂O