balance the reaction

Question

Balance the reaction between Sb₂O₅ and Mn to form SbO⁺ and Mn²⁺ in acidic solution. When you have balanced the equation using the smallest integers possible, enter the coefficients of the species shown. 

 Sb₂O₅ +  Mn   SbO⁺ +  Mn²⁺ 

Answer 1

This is a redox reaction and can be balanced by the half reaction method:

Sb goes from 5+ to 3+ so it has been reduced

Mn goes from zero to 2+ so it has been oxidized

Sb₂O₅ + 4e- + 6H⁺ ===> 2SbO⁺ + 3H₂O Reduction half reaction

2Mn ====> 2Mn²⁺ + 4e- Oxidation half reaction

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1Sb₂O₅ + 2Mn + 6H⁺ ===> 2SbO⁺ + 2Mn²⁺ + 3H₂O balanced for mass and charge