CK-12-Chemistry Intermediate

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1

22.2. Oxidation Numbers http://www.ck12.org


Points to Consider


Balancing equations can often be done by inspection, simply counting atoms. However, many redox reactions are
quite complex, and a more systematic approach can be helpful.



  • How can oxidation numbers be used to help balance redox equations?

  • How can redox reactions be broken into half-reactions to make balancing them easier?

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