Half Equation Practice

Complete the following ion-electron half equations

1. BrO3 +
H+

Br
2. H3AsO4

+ H+

3. HOCl

H+

4. Pb2+

H2O

H3AsO3

Cl

PbO2

5. MnO2

MnO4

6. NO3

NO(g)

7. SO32

SO42

8. MnO4

Mn2+

Calculate the oxidation number of each element other than H or O. (See your rules for assigning
oxidation numbers)
Combine the equations (from above)
1. 3 and 7
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2. 6 and 7
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3. 4 and 8
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4. 1 and 7
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Check that the charges balance on the final overall equation good exam tip!