In each of the equations, add the appropriate number of electrons gained or lost in order to balance the half-reaction. The symbol for an electron is e¯.

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In each of the equations, add the appropriate number of electrons gained or lost in order to balance the half-reaction. The symbol
for an electron is e¯.
equation 1:
Hg;+ + 2e- = 2Hg
equation 2:
Cut 2 Cu2+ e-
Incorrect
equation 3:
Au3+
+ 3e- 2 Au
equation 4:
2Cl- 2 Cl, + 2e¯
Transcribed Image Text:In each of the equations, add the appropriate number of electrons gained or lost in order to balance the half-reaction. The symbol for an electron is e¯. equation 1: Hg;+ + 2e- = 2Hg equation 2: Cut 2 Cu2+ e- Incorrect equation 3: Au3+ + 3e- 2 Au equation 4: 2Cl- 2 Cl, + 2e¯
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