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Multiple Choice
Which of the following represents the balanced equation for the overall redox reaction between Fe³⁺(aq) and Cr(s) based on their standard reduction potentials?
A
3Fe³⁺(aq) + Cr(s) → 3Fe(s) + Cr³⁺(aq)
B
Fe(s) + Cr³⁺(aq) → Fe³⁺(aq) + Cr(s)
C
Fe³⁺(aq) + 3Cr(s) → 3Fe(s) + Cr³⁺(aq)
D
Fe³⁺(aq) + Cr(s) → Fe(s) + Cr³⁺(aq)
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Identify the oxidation and reduction half-reactions. Fe³⁺(aq) is reduced to Fe(s), and Cr(s) is oxidized to Cr³⁺(aq).
Write the reduction half-reaction: Fe³⁺(aq) + 3e⁻ → Fe(s). This shows the gain of electrons by iron ions.
Write the oxidation half-reaction: Cr(s) → Cr³⁺(aq) + 3e⁻. This shows the loss of electrons by chromium.
Combine the half-reactions to form the overall redox reaction. Ensure that the electrons lost in the oxidation half-reaction equal the electrons gained in the reduction half-reaction.
Verify the balanced equation: Fe³⁺(aq) + Cr(s) → Fe(s) + Cr³⁺(aq). Check that the number of atoms and charges are balanced on both sides of the equation.