Explain why the following reaction is a REDOXreaction Mn2+ + H2O2 → MnO2 + H2O ii. List the species that is reduced and the one that is oxidised. iii. State the initial and final oxidation numbers of the species you have listed. (iv). Separate the reaction into two half-reactions and balance each of them.
Explain why the following reaction is a REDOXreaction Mn2+ + H2O2 → MnO2 + H2O ii. List the species that is reduced and the one that is oxidised. iii. State the initial and final oxidation numbers of the species you have listed. (iv). Separate the reaction into two half-reactions and balance each of them.
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a. Explain why the following reaction is a REDOXreaction
Mn2+ + H2O2 → MnO2 + H2O
ii. List the species that is reduced and the one that is oxidised.
iii. State the initial and final oxidation numbers of the species you have listed.
(iv). Separate the reaction into two half-reactions and balance each of them.
b. i. Differentiate between a galvanic cell and an electrolytic cell.
ii. Draw a well labelled cell diagram represented by the equation A/A3+ // B2+ / B and indicate the direction of flow of electrons.
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