Chapter 17, Problem 8RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Balanced form of half-reaction below in basic solution has to be determined.

  $2{\text{IO}}_3^{-}+1{\text{2H}}^{+}+10{\text{e}}^{-}\to {\text{I}}_{\text{2}}+6{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$

Concept Introduction:

Oxidation process represents loss of electrons. Reduction process represents gain of electrons. Oxidation numbers are the part of system that is formed to track electrons in reaction.