Complete and balance the following redox reaction in acidic solution. Be sure to include the proper phases for all species within the reaction.

Answer 1

Unfortunately, you neglected to include the redox reaction for us to balance.

Steps to balance redox in acid:

1) split into oxidation and reduction half reactions

2) for each 1/2 reaction, balance the elements other than O and H

3) balance O by adding H₂O

4) balance H by adding H⁺ (acid)

5) balance charge by adding electrons (e-)

6) for each half reaction, multiply by a factor to make electrons equal for both 1/2 reactions, if necessary

7) add the 2 half reactions and combine and or cancel like terms

It will be easier to see these steps if you provide the actual reaction of interest.