1. Redox Reactions

2. Balancing
Half Reactions
in acidic
solution

3. Step 1 Write separate equations for the
Oxidation-reduction half reactions.

4. Step 2 A. Balance all of the elements except hydrogen and oxygen
B. Balance oxygen using H2O
C. Balance hydrogen using H+1
D. Balance the charge using electrons.

5. Step 3
If necessary, multiply one or both balanced half-reactions by an integer to equalize the number of electrons transferred in the two half-reactions.

6. Step 4
Add the half-reactions together, and cancel identical species.

7. Step 5
Check that the elements and charges are balanced.