a. The following reaction takes place in an acidic solution. MnO4-(aq) + Cl-(aq) →Mn²+ + Cl₂(g) (unbalanced)
1. write the reduction and oxidation half-reactions (without electrons)
2.Balance the equations for atoms(except O and H)
3.Balance the equations for atoms O and H using H20 and H+
4. Balance the charge in the Half-reactions
5. Multiply each half-reaction by the proper number to balance charges in the reaction.
6. add the equations and simplify to get a balanced equation.
