Complete and balance the following redox equation using the set of smallest whole-number coefficients. now sum the coefficients of all species in the balanced equation. (remember the coefficients that are equal to one.) bro3-(aq) + sb3+(aq) ? br-(aq) + sb5+(aq) (acid solution) the sum of the coefficients is

17

Explanation:

Oxidation reaction is defined as the chemical reaction in which an atom looses its electrons. The oxidation number of the atom gets increased during this reaction.

Reduction reaction is defined as the chemical reaction in which an atom gains electrons. The oxidation number of the atom gets reduced during this reaction.

For the given chemical reaction:

The half cell reactions for the above reaction follows:

Reduction half reaction:  

Oxidation half reaction:  

Multiplying the Oxidation half reaction by 3 and we get that:-

Adding the half reactions, we get that:-

The sum of the coefficients is:- 1 + 6 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 3 = 17