How to balance the redox reaction using oxidation number

1.	How to balance the redox reaction using oxidation number
Answer» Step for balancing redox reaction by oxidation number method : ------------(1.) Write the skeleton redox reaction. (2.) Indicate the oxidation number of atoms in each compound above the symbol of the elements. (3.) Identify the elements/ element, which undergo a change in oxidation number, one whose oxidation number increases and the other whose oxidation number decreases. (4.) Calculate the increase/decrease in oxidation number per atom. Multiply this number of increase/decrease of oxidation number, with the number of atoms, which are undergoing change.(5.) Equate the increase in oxidation number with decrease in oxidation number on the reactant side by multiplying the formulea of the oxidizing and reducing agent.(6.) Balance the equation with respect to all other atoms except hydrogen and oxygen. (7.) Finally, Balance hydrogen and oxygen. (8.) For reaction taking place in acidic solutions, add H^ ions to the side deficient in hydrogen atoms. { symbol (^) means + }(9.) For reaction taking place in basics solution add molecules of water to the side deficient in hydrogen atoms and simultaneously add equal number of OH^ ions on the other side of the equation. { symbol?(^) means that - }[ I hope this will help you].

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