write a balanced half-reaction for the reduction of permanganate ion, Mn04, to Mn02 in a basic solution
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MnO4^- + 3e + 2H2O ===>MnO2 + 4OH^-
To write a balanced half-reaction for the reduction of the permanganate ion (MnO4-) to MnO2 in a basic solution, we need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Identify the oxidation state of manganese (Mn) in permanganate ion (MnO4-).
In MnO4-, oxygen (O) has an oxidation state of -2, and the overall charge of the permanganate ion is -1. Given this, we can determine that the oxidation state of Mn is +7 since the sum of the oxidation states in the ion must equal -1.
Step 2: Determine the reduction state of manganese in MnO2.
In MnO2, oxygen (O) has an oxidation state of -2. Considering the overall neutral charge of MnO2, we can deduce that the oxidation state of Mn in MnO2 is +4.
Step 3: Write the balanced half-reaction for the reduction of MnO4- to MnO2.
To balance the half-reaction, we need the same number of atoms of each element on both sides, as well as the same total charge. Since the reduction occurs in a basic solution, we will account for the presence of hydroxide ions (OH-) to balance the charges. Here's the balanced half-reaction:
MnO4- (aq) + 4 e- + 2 H2O (l) → MnO2 (s) + 4 OH- (aq)
In this half-reaction, 4 electrons (e-) are required to balance the oxidation state change from +7 to +4 for manganese (Mn). Additionally, 2 molecules of water (H2O) and 4 hydroxide ions (OH-) are included to balance the oxygen and hydrogen atoms as well as the charges on both sides.
Remember, this half-reaction is for the reduction of permanganate ion (MnO4-) in a basic solution, and the MnO2 product is in its solid (s) phase.