Question

In acidic media, H+ ions and water are added to half-reactions to

balance the overall reaction. When manganese(II) reacts with

sodium bismuthate. Balance using ion electron method:

Mn2+(aq) + BiO3–(s) → Bi3+(aq) + MnO4−(aq)​

Answer 1

In acidic media, H+ ions and water are added to half-reactions to balance the overall reaction. For example, when manganese(II) reacts with sodium bismuthate: Unbalanced reaction: Mn2+(aq) + BiO3–(s) → Bi3+(aq) + MnO4− (aq)