IB skill practice

Balance complex redox equations using half-equations

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5

Electrons in acidic half-equation

In a Melbourne HL chemistry tutorial, \(MnO_4^-\) is reduced to \(Mn^{2+}\). How many electrons are needed in the balanced half-equation? Use the labelled diagram, graph, equation, or table before answering. Enter the answer and choose the interpretation that matches the HL chemistry evidence.

Worked practice: chemistry evidence and answer

Use the chemical evidence first, then enter the result and interpretation that match it.