To:
Balance the given reaction and determine whether it is a
Answer to Problem 18.101QA
Solution:
This reaction is not a redox reaction.
Explanation of Solution
1) Concept:
The reaction is balanced by taking an inventory of the atoms on both sides of the reaction. The
If the reaction involves oxidation and reduction of the species involved, then the reaction is a redox reaction. This can be determined by calculating the oxidation numbers of the elements on the left side and right side of the reaction.
2) Given:
The unbalanced reaction is
3) Calculations:
Taking an inventory of atoms, we get
To balance the
Taking an inventory of atoms, we get
To balance the
Taking an inventory of atoms, we get
To balance the
Taking an inventory of atoms, we get
The reaction is now completely balanced.
The final balanced reaction is
The oxidation numbers of the elements in the compounds are as follows:
Compound | Element | Oxidation number |
It is seen that the oxidation number of the elements do not change.
Thus, this is not a redox reaction.
Conclusion:
The reaction is balanced by inspection and by taking an inventory of the atoms. The oxidation numbers of the elements do not change; hence, it is a not a redox reaction.
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