The answer is protons(it always has a positive charge)hope that helps. :)
Answer:
8 OH⁻(aq) + Mn(s) ⇒ MnO₄⁻(aq) + 4 H₂O(l) + 7 e⁻
Explanation:
Let's consider the following oxidation half-reaction that takes place in basic aqueous solution.
Mn(s) ⇒ MnO₄⁻(aq)
First, we will perform the mass balance. We will add 4 H₂O to the products side and 8 OH⁻ to the reactants side.
8 OH⁻(aq) + Mn(s) ⇒ MnO₄⁻(aq) + 4 H₂O(l)
Finally, we will perform the charge balance by adding 7 electrons to the products side.
8 OH⁻(aq) + Mn(s) ⇒ MnO₄⁻(aq) + 4 H₂O(l) + 7 e⁻
<span>Metals have low ionization energy and nonmetals have high electronegativity, so electrons transfer easily from the metal atom to the nonmetal atom.</span>
