Chapter 6, Problem 6K.2E

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

From the following redox reaction, which elements undergoing oxidation, reduction and their initial and final oxidation number has to be determined.

  ${\text{Te}}_{\text{(s)}}{\text{+ClO}}_{\text{3}}{{}^{\text{-}}}_{\text{(aq)}}{\text{+H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{(l)}}\to {\text{H}}_{\text{6}}{\text{TeO}}_{\text{6}}{}_{\text{(aq)}}{\text{+Cl}}_{\text{2}}{}_{\text{(g)}}$

Concept Introduction:

Net ionic equation:

Net ionic equation is defined as the specific species that only involves to a particular reaction. This type of equations is generally used in acid-base neutralization reactions and redox reactions.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The oxidation half-reaction balanced equation has to be derived.

Concept introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reduction half-reaction balanced equation has to be derived.

Concept introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A balanced redox equation for the combined half reactions has to be derived.

Concept introduction:

Refer to part (a).