a. The following reaction takes place in an acidic solution. MnO4–(aq) + Cl–(aq) Mn2+ + Cl2(g) (unbalanced)
i. Write the reduction and oxidation half-reactions (without electrons). (.5 point)
ii. Balance the equations for atoms (except O and H). (.5 point)
iii. Balance the equations for atoms O and H using H2O and H . (.5 point)
iv. Balance the charge in the half-reactions. (.5 point)
v. Multiply each half-reaction by the proper number to balance charges in the reaction. (.5 point)
vi. Add the equations and simplify to get a balanced equation. (.5 point)

Question

a. The following reaction takes place in an acidic solution. MnO4–(aq) + Cl–(aq)   Mn2+ + Cl2(g) (unbalanced)
i. Write the reduction and oxidation half-reactions (without electrons). (.5 point)
ii. Balance the equations for atoms (except O and H). (.5 point)
iii. Balance the equations for atoms O and H using H2O and H . (.5 point)
iv. Balance the charge in the half-reactions. (.5 point)
v. Multiply each half-reaction by the proper number to balance charges in the reaction. (.5 point)
vi. Add the equations and simplify to get a balanced equation. (.5 point)