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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