IB skill practice

Balance redox equations in acidic and neutral contexts

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 4

Charge difference for electron balancing

A half-equation in a Melbourne school practical has total charge \(4+\) on one side and \(7+\) on the other. Calculate the electron count needed to equalise charge. 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.