B. The following reaction takes place in a basic solution. (7 points) MnO4–(aq) + NO2–(aq) MnO2(s) + NO3–(aq)
The half-reactions (balanced only for atoms) are the following:
MnO4– + 2H2O MnO2 + 4OH–
NO2– + 2OH– NO3– + H2O
Use the following steps to finish balancing the equation.
i. Balance each half-reaction for charge. (2 points)
ii. Multiply each half-reaction by the correct number in order to balance charges for the two half-reactions. (2 points)
iii. Add the equations and simplify to get a balanced equation. (2 points)
iv. How can you tell from this equation that the reaction occurred in a basic solution? (1 point)

The final equation has hydroxide ions which indicate that the reaction has occurred in a basic medium.

Explanation:

Redox reaction is defined as the reaction in which oxidation and reduction take place simultaneously.

The oxidation reaction is defined as the reaction in which a chemical species loses electrons in a chemical reaction. It occurs when the oxidation number of a species increases.

A reduction reaction is defined as the reaction in which a chemical species gains electrons in a chemical reaction. It occurs when the oxidation number of a species decreases.

The given redox reaction follows:

To balance the given redox reaction in basic medium, there are few steps to be followed:

Oxidation half-reaction:

Reduction half-reaction:

Oxidation half-reaction:         ( × 3)

Reduction half-reaction:             ( × 2)

The half-reactions now become:

Oxidation half-reaction:

Reduction half-reaction:

Overall redox reaction:

As we can see that in the overall redox reaction, hydroxide ions are released in the solution. Thus, making it a basic solution

answer: the rate of diffusion increases with increase in temperature.

increase in temperature, increases the molecular/particles speed (kinetic energy. diffusion means movement of particles through the material.

generally, the heavier the particle the more it interacts with the environment and more the temperature matters. so higher temperature results in higher diffusion.