Use the following steps to balance the redox reaction using half-reactions. Zn(s) + Fe3+ Zn2+ + Fe(s) (unbalanced) a. Write balanced oxidation and reduction half-reactions. Indicate which is the oxidation reaction and which is the reduction reaction. (6 points) b. Balance the charge in the two half-reactions by multiplying the half-reactions by the correct multiplication factors. (4 points) c. Add the equations and simplify to get the balanced equation.

Explanation:

a )

Zn = Zn²⁺ + 2e   ( oxidation reaction )

Fe³⁺ + 3e = Fe( s ) ( reduction reaction )

b )

[ Zn = Zn²⁺ + 2e ] x 3

[ Fe³⁺ + 3e = Fe( s ) ] x 2

3 Zn + 2 Fe³⁺ + 6e = 3 Zn²⁺ + 2 Fe ( s ) + 6e

3 Zn + 2 Fe³⁺  = 3 Zn²⁺ + 2 Fe ( s )

answer: e.   sour taste

explanation: acids are those substances which dissociates in water to give ions. as they dissociate to give ions, they act as electrolytes and thus are electrically conductive. acids are sour in taste. example: hcl

bases are those substances which dissociates in water to give ions or accepts ions. as they dissociate to give ions, they act as electrolytes and thus are electrically conductive. bases are bitter in taste. bases are slippery in nature.