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Combining half equations

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This lesson explains Combining half equations, focusing on Half-equations. It helps students determine atomic number, mass number and ionic charge and write and balance half-equations.

Half-equationsSubatomic particlesAtomic notation, isotopes & ionsHalf-equationRedoxElectronIon

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • determine atomic number, mass number and ionic charge
  • write and balance half-equations

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 1, Area of Study 1Elements and the periodic table
  • Unit 3, Area of Study 1Primary galvanic cells and fuel cells as sources of energy
  • Unit 3, Area of Study 2Production of chemicals using electrolysis
  • Unit 2, Area of Study 1Redox (electron transfer) reactions