For a particular redox reaction MnO2 is oxidized to MnO4– and Cu2 is reduced to Cu . Complete and balance the equation for this reaction in basic solution. Phases are optional.

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aaronq · Answer

start by writing it equation?

aaronq · Answer

ps math CAN be fun and your picture is mad creepy

anonymous · Answer

http://i.imgur.com/reGRX.jpg http://i.imgur.com/CZnLL.jpg I have both of these, but I'm not sure where to go from there

aaronq · Answer

assign oxidation states to all the atoms, determine the number of electrons trasnferred

aaronq · Answer

then write half reactions

balance charges (using OH- if basic medium, H3O+ if acidic)

balance H's and O's with H2O

add them up, cancel stuff out, done