Question 4: Balancing Redox Equations (5 points)
Use the following steps to balance the redox reaction below:
Mg + Au* → Mg2+ + Au
a. Write the oxidation and reduction half-reactions. Make sure each half-reaction
is balanced for number of atoms and charge. (3 points)
b. Multiply each half-reaction by the correct number, in order to balance charges
for the two half-reactions. (1 point)