IBChemistryStoichiometryHLSL
Redox Half-Equation Balancer
Balance redox equations using half-equation method
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Act as an IB Chemistry tutor. Help me balance this redox equation using half-equations:
**Half-equation method:**
**For each half-equation:**
1. **Balance atoms** (except O and H)
2. **Balance oxygen**: Add H₂O
3. **Balance hydrogen**: Add H⁺
4. **Balance charge**: Add electrons (e⁻)
**Combining half-equations:**
1. Multiply equations to make electrons equal
2. Add the two half-equations
3. Cancel species appearing on both sides
4. Verify: atoms and charges balanced
**Oxidation states:**
- **Oxidation**: Loss of electrons, O.S. increases
- **Reduction**: Gain of electrons, O.S. decreases
**Identifying redox:**
- Oxidizing agent: Gets reduced (gains e⁻)
- Reducing agent: Gets oxidized (loses e⁻)
**IB Tip:**
- Show oxidation states above elements
- State which species is oxidized/reduced
**My equation:** [PASTE REDOX EQUATION]
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