Half Equations ...

Hi,

Is this correct:

Write the half-equation to show how aqueous HClO is converted into ClO3- ions and H+ ions.

My answer is:

HClO + 2H2O ----> ClO3- + 4e- + 5H+

Thank you! :biggrin:

Reply 1

Cataclysm

Yeah that's correct.

Reply 2

.Adrian.

how do you do them?

need help with them

Reply 3

Anonymous1783

Step 1 Write the formulae for the reactants and produts and balance the atoms undergoing redox.
Step 2 Balance any oxygen atoms by adding h20.
Step 3 Balance any hydrogen atoms by adding H+.
Step 4 Balance the charges by adding electrons.
Step 5 Check it all balances out and add state symbols.