[Meowmix88]

I. Balance the following redox chemical reaction in (a) acid, and in (b) alkaline
solution.
II. Write the cell notation for the reaction


Mn2+(aq) + BiO3-(s) yields
Bi3+(aq) + MnO4-(aq)

[Schrödinger]

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[Meowmix88]

i dont understand whati t means when it says to do it in a basic and acidic solution

[sjb]

i dont understand whati t means when it says to do it in a basic and acidic solution

What are the species that make an acidic solution so?

[Meowmix88]

i have no clue how to do the problem i dont want the answer i just want help starting it... the whole acidic basic thing is throwing me off

[Schrödinger]

Ok, let me give you a hint : In acidic medium, you are free to add any number of H⁺ ions you want in order to balance the H atoms on either side of the reaction. This is because, in an acidic medium, H⁺ is the most prominent ion, and since the entire medium is acidic, you need not worry about adding extra H⁺ ions. It doesn't matter.