Write the balanced equation for the nitrification reaction. Also write the half reactions used for the final equation. Hint (Ox + ne^- + mH^+ ---> Red. + m/2 H20
Nitrification is a process of nitrogen compound oxidation.
2 NH4+ + 3 O2 2 NO2− + 2 H2O + 4 H+
The oxidation states are mentioned below:
-3 0 +3 -2
2 NH4+ + 3 O2 2 NO2− + 2 H2O + 4 H+
Here the oxidation state of N increases from -3 to +3 so the oxidation half reaction is:
2 NH4+ 2 NO2−
The oxidation state of O decreases from 0 to -2 so the reduction half reaction is:
3 O2 2 H2O
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