What is the oxidation half reaction for #Fe(s) + 2HCl(aq) -> FeCl_2(aq) + H_2(g)#?
1 Answer
Mar 11, 2016
Explanation:
In this reaction Fe is being oxidized and H is being reduced. To check the balance of a redox reaction, make sure that the number of electrons exchanged are equal in both half-reactions.