Question

Can anyone help me with this?
What are the coefficients in front of NO3-(aq) and Zn(s) when the following equation is balanced in a basic solution:
___ NO3-(aq) + ___ Zn(s) → ___ Zn2+(aq) + ___ NO(g)?

Answer 1

this is a redox reaction, use the half-reaction method.

Answer 2

This is a good vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O72yjmG7P04

he's doing it in acid, but your question is in base

Answer 3

thanks man that helped

Answer 4

no problem, dude