When balancing equations for redox reactions occurring in acidic solution, it is often necessary to add ions to fully balance the equation. In this video [12:04] we'll walk through this process for the reaction between dichromate and chloride ions in acidic solution.

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balancing chemical equations, balancing equations

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)