Question

Please balance this equation by Oxidation Number Method
FeSO4 +K2Cr2O7 +H2SO4--->
Fe2(SO4)3+Cr₂(SO4)3
+ K2SO4 + H2O​

Answer 1

Explanation:

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Additional information :-

For balance the equation by using oxidation number method steps are :-

Step 1 :-

• Calculate the oxidation number of all compound or element present in the reaction.

Step 2 :-

• See that which compound or element is oxidising or reducing.

Step 3 :-

• Give the number by which the compound or element is oxidising or reducing.

Step 4 :-

• Make the both number equal by multiplying some digit, if required.

Step 5 :-

• If Oxygen is more in reactant side or product side then add water where oxygen is less.

Step 6 :-

• Add H+ ion opposite to where water is added.

Note :-

If 1 molecule of water is added in reactant side then, 2 H+ ion should be added in product side.

1. If 2 molecule of water is added in product side then, 4H+ ion should be added in reactant side.

Step 7 :-

• Check the number of charge in both reactant side and product side. (If charge is equal in reactant side and product side then your answer is correct).