[ch3mgirl]

I had a test and I missed this question, I'm just trying to figure out where I went wrong.

Balance the skeletal equation in basic solution:
MnO₄^- (aq) + Cl^- (aq)  Cl₂ (g) + MnO₂ (s)

My answer was: 2MnO₄^- (aq) + 2Cl^- (aq)  Cl₂ (g) + 4MnO₂ (s)

Was I supposed to inventory the ions and then write a net equation?

[opti384]

If you look at your answer, you'll see that the charges are unbalanced.

[rabolisk]

Your Mn is also not balanced.

[ch3mgirl]

Ah, I see! Thanks all!