Complete and Balance the Following Redox Equation Using the Smallest $\rarr$

question 145

Multiple Choice

Complete and balance the following redox equation using the smallest whole-number coefficients. What is the coefficient of Sn in the balanced equation?
Sn + HNO₃ $\rarr$ SnO₂ + NO₂ + H₂O (acidic solution)

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4
• E) 5

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Definitions:

Add

A mathematical operation that combines two or more amounts to get a total.

Simp

In colloquial use, shorthand for 'simpleton'; in internet culture, someone overly submissive to someone they're attracted to without reciprocation.

Conj

A conjunction is a logical operator that connects two statements in a way that the resulting statement is true only if both connected statements are true.

MP

Modus Ponens, a fundamental rule of logical deduction allowing one to derive a conclusion from a conditional statement and its antecedent.