Why are half-reactions used in redox reactions?

A. They make it easier to see the oxidation and reduction parts of the reaction separately.
B. They make balancing the number of atoms in the reaction unnecessary.
C. They make it possible to neglect the electrons that are being transferred.
D. They make it easier to keep track of spectator ions in the reaction.

Question

Why are half-reactions used in redox reactions?

 		A.	They make it easier to see the oxidation and reduction parts of the reaction separately.
 		B.	They make balancing the number of atoms in the reaction unnecessary.
 		C.	They make it possible to neglect the electrons that are being transferred.
 		D.	They make it easier to keep track of spectator ions in the reaction.

vera_ewing · Answer

@aaronq this is my last question! :D

anonymous · Answer

redox reactions include all chemical reactions in which atoms have their oxidation state changed; in general, redox reactions involve the transfer of electrons between species.

anonymous · Answer

they make it easier to see the oxidation and reduction parts of the reaction separately.

anonymous · Answer

Understand?

vera_ewing · Answer

sooo the answer is A?

anonymous · Answer

Yes

vera_ewing · Answer

thank you! :) you're a lifesaver!

anonymous · Answer

haha you're welcome