I need help with balancing half equations, identifying whether its reduction or oxidation problem.
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Reduction: Gaining Electrons (Becoming More Negative Because Gaining Negative)
Oxidation: Losing Electrons (Becoming More Positive Because Losing Negatives)
Electrons (e-) are NEGATIVE
LEO the lion says GER (Lose Electron Oxidation) (Gaining Electron Reduction)
An example of an Oxidation Half Equation is:
H----->H+2 + 2e-
An example of a Reduction Half Equation is:
H+2 + 2e- ------> H
Oxidation: Losing Electrons (Becoming More Positive Because Losing Negatives)
Electrons (e-) are NEGATIVE
LEO the lion says GER (Lose Electron Oxidation) (Gaining Electron Reduction)
An example of an Oxidation Half Equation is:
H----->H+2 + 2e-
An example of a Reduction Half Equation is:
H+2 + 2e- ------> H