IB skill practice

Balance redox equations in acidic and neutral contexts

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 4

Hydrogen ions needed after adding water

In acidic redox balancing for a antacid indicator trial, \(3\) oxygen atom(s) are balanced by adding \(3\) water molecule(s). How many \(H^+\) ions are then needed to balance hydrogen? Use the visual evidence before connecting the answer to the chemical rule. Enter the answer and choose the interpretation that matches the chemistry.

Worked practice: chemistry evidence and answer

Use the chemical evidence first, then enter the result and interpretation that match it.