Given two half reactions as follows: A2+ → 2 A2+ + 3 e− 4 e− + B → B4− What would you multiply each half-reaction by, to cancel

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Given two half reactions as follows: A2+ → 2 A2+ + 3 e− 4 e− + B → B4− What would you multiply each half-reaction by, to cancel

out the electrons?

Chemistry

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Tems11 [2.4K] · Answer 1 · 2026-03-22T04:29:22+03:00

To achieve the cancellation of electrons, the oxidation half-reaction needs to be multiplied by 4 while the reduction half-reaction must be multiplied by 3. Explanation: The oxidation reaction accounts for the loss of electrons, increasing the oxidation state, while the reduction implies gaining electrons, leading to a decrease in oxidation state. The respective half-reactions illustrate this, confirming that multiplying the oxidation by 4 and the reduction by 3 achieves the desired effect.