Balance the half-reaction, NO₃ $\rarr$ NH₄⁺, taking place in acidic media. How many electrons are needed to balance the half-reaction?Hint: Remember the coefficients when balancing half-reactions and look carefully at the oxidation numbers.

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In the half-reaction NO3- to NH4+, nitrogen goes from +5 to -3 oxidation state, requiring 8 electrons to balance the change in oxidation state.

Balance the Half-Reaction, NO3 →\rarr→ NH4+, Taking Place in Acidic Media

Balance the Half-Reaction, NO₃ $\rarr$ NH₄⁺, Taking Place in Acidic Media