Answer:
First, balance the half-reactions
Second, equalize the electrons
Third,add two reaction equations to get final answer
Explanation:
For example
H₂C₂0₄ + MnO⁻₄ ---------->CO₂+Mn²⁺
(i) Balancing the half reactions
H₂C₂O₄-------->2CO₂+2H⁺+2e⁻
5e⁻ +8H⁺+MnO₄⁻----------->Mn²⁺+4H₂O
(ii)
Equalizing the electrons
5H₂C₂O₄--------->10CO₂+10H⁺+10e⁻ ---here there is a factor of 5
10e⁻+16H⁺+2MnO₄⁻--------->2Mn²⁺+8H₂O -----here there is a factor of 2
(iii)
Add the two where electrons and some Hydrogen ions will cancel out
5H₂C₂O₄+6H⁺+2MnO₄⁻---->10CO₂+2Mn²⁺+8H₂O
