How to Balance Redox Reactions - Balancing Redox Reactions

Balance the iodine atoms:

2 I^- --> I₂

The Mn in the permanganate reaction is already balanced, so let's balance the oxygen:

MnO₄^- --> Mn²⁺ + 4 H₂O

Add H⁺ to balance the 4 waters molecules:

MnO₄^- + 8 H⁺ --> Mn²⁺ + 4 H₂O

The two half-reactions are now balanced for atoms:

MnO₄^- + 8 H⁺ --> Mn²⁺ + 4 H₂O

Index: How to Balance Redox Reactions - Balancing Redox Reactions

1. Balancing Redox Reactions - Half-Reaction Method
2. Balancing Redox Reactions - Separate the Reactions
3. Balancing Redox Reactions - Balance the Atoms
4. Balancing Redox Reactions - Balance the Charge
5. Balancing Redox Reactions - Add the Half-Reactions
6. Balancing Redox Reactions - Check Your Work